How To Fix 5E028 - Deducted amount & & greater than gross amount & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Deducted amount & & greater than gross amount & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E028 - Deducted amount & & greater than gross amount & & ?

  The SAP error message 5E028 indicates that the deducted amount is greater than the gross amount in a financial transaction. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or financial postings where deductions (like taxes, social security, etc.) are being applied to a gross amount (like salary or invoice total).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The deducted amount may have been entered incorrectly, either manually or through an automated process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or financial module, leading to incorrect calculations.
  Negative Values: If a deduction is being applied that results in a negative net amount, it can trigger this error.
  Multiple Deductions: If multiple deductions are applied simultaneously, their total may exceed the gross amount.
  Changes in Tax Laws or Rates: If there have been recent changes in tax laws or deduction rates that have not been updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Entry: Check the entries for the transaction to ensure that the deducted amounts are correct and do not exceed the gross amount.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the payroll or financial module to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Adjust Deductions: If multiple deductions are being applied, consider adjusting them to ensure that their total does not exceed the gross amount.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like PA30 for employee master data) to review and correct the entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches/updates.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to payroll or financial data.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to troubleshoot without affecting live data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.