How To Fix 5E094 - Amount multiplied by percentage not equal to deduction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Amount multiplied by percentage not equal to deduction

What causes this issue?

One of the values entered in the fields related to the deduction
calculation (whether the percentage itself or the amount deducted) is
incorrect.

System Response

The system accepts the value, but issues this warning message.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E094 - Amount multiplied by percentage not equal to deduction ?

  The SAP error message 5E094 ("Amount multiplied by percentage not equal to deduction") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or financial calculations where a deduction is being calculated based on a percentage of a certain amount. This error indicates that the calculated deduction does not match the expected value based on the provided percentage and amount.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry for the amount or percentage can lead to discrepancies.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll or deduction configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect calculations.
  Rounding Differences: Rounding rules applied in the system may cause the calculated deduction to differ from the expected value.
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been recent changes to employee master data (e.g., salary changes, deduction rates), these may not have been reflected in the current payroll run.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that modify the deduction calculation, they may introduce errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Input Data: Check the input data for the amount and percentage to ensure they are entered correctly.
  Review Configuration: Examine the configuration settings for the deduction type in the payroll schema to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Check Rounding Rules: Review the rounding rules applied to the deduction calculation to ensure they are appropriate.
  Recalculate Deductions: If changes were made to master data, recalculate the deductions to ensure they reflect the latest data.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll calculation to identify where the discrepancy occurs.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any known issues or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.