How To Fix 5F309 - Employee & : modified base above the maximum distribution & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Employee & : modified base above the maximum distribution & &

What causes this issue?

You entered a value higher than the maximum distribution during
modification of the profit sharing calculation base.

System Response

The system interrupts processing.

How to fix this error?

In table T5F3B, consult the maximum distribution value (calculated in
proportion to the employee's period of presence during the fiscal year).
Modify accordingly your entry for the calculation base.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F309 - Employee & : modified base above the maximum distribution & & ?

  The SAP error message 5F309, which states "Employee & : modified base above the maximum distribution & &," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee compensation management. This error indicates that the modified base amount for an employee exceeds the maximum distribution limit set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The modified base amount for an employee's payroll or compensation has been adjusted to a value that exceeds the predefined maximum distribution limit.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the payroll or compensation module that define the maximum distribution limits.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during payroll processing or adjustments can lead to incorrect base amounts being recorded.
  Changes in Employee Status: Changes in employee status (e.g., promotions, salary adjustments) that are not properly reflected in the system can lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for the payroll or compensation module to ensure that the maximum distribution limits are set correctly. Adjust them if necessary.
  Verify Employee Data: Review the employee's payroll data to ensure that all entries are correct and that the modified base amount is within the allowed limits.
  Adjust Payroll Entries: If the modified base amount is indeed too high, you may need to adjust the payroll entries to bring them within the acceptable range.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling this error message.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like PA30 for employee master data or PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing) to review and adjust employee data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll data and configuration settings.
  Testing: After making adjustments, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes resolve the error and do not introduce new issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.