How To Fix 5K624 - Total contribution and employee percentage must both be entered

5K624 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 624

• Message text: Total contribution and employee percentage must both be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K624 - Total contribution and employee percentage must both be entered ?

  The SAP error message 5K624 indicates that both the total contribution and the employee percentage must be entered in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or benefits administration, where specific contributions need to be defined for employees.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The system expects both the total contribution amount and the employee percentage to be filled out for a specific payroll or benefits configuration.
  One of these fields is left blank, leading to the system being unable to process the payroll or benefits calculation correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that both the total contribution and the employee percentage fields are filled out correctly in the relevant transaction or configuration screen.
  Review Configuration Settings: If you are working with a specific payroll or benefits configuration, verify that the settings are correctly defined in the system. This may involve checking the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype