How To Fix 5H078 - Deduction is greater than amounts still to be repaid (&2 &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Deduction is greater than amounts still to be repaid (&2 &3)

What causes this issue?

You have specified a deduction in the amount of &V1& &V3&. According to
the payroll result (period &V4&), however, only &V2& &V3& are still to
be repaid.

System Response

In Payroll, it may occur that this deduction cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the deduction in this amount is correct.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H078 - Deduction is greater than amounts still to be repaid (&2 &3) ?

  The SAP error message 5H078 indicates that there is a deduction being processed that exceeds the amounts still to be repaid. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as loan repayments, where the system is trying to deduct an amount that is greater than what is available for deduction.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Deduction Amount: The deduction amount entered may be higher than the remaining balance that is due for repayment.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the amounts, either in the deduction or in the total amounts due.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the financial module in SAP, leading to incorrect calculations of amounts due.
  Timing Issues: The deduction may be processed at a time when the repayment amounts have not been updated in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Amounts: Check the amounts that are due for repayment and ensure that the deduction amount does not exceed this value.
  Adjust Deduction: If the deduction amount is indeed too high, adjust it to be equal to or less than the remaining balance.
  Review Transaction History: Look at the transaction history to ensure that all previous deductions and repayments have been recorded correctly.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the financial settings are correct and that there are no underlying issues with the module.
  Reprocess the Transaction: After making the necessary adjustments, reprocess the transaction to see if the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB50 (for general ledger postings) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to review the relevant financial data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP user documentation for guidelines on handling deductions and repayments.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.