How To Fix 5L057 - Personal rate is less than statutory rate and amount has no value.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5L - Messages for Malaysian HRMS.

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Personal rate is less than statutory rate and amount has no value.

What causes this issue?

Personal rate cannot be less than the statutory rate.

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a value higher than the statutory rate or click the statutory or
company rate button depending on which one is active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L057 - Personal rate is less than statutory rate and amount has no value. ?

  The SAP error message 5L057 indicates that the personal rate for a specific employee is lower than the statutory rate, and the amount being processed has no value. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when calculating deductions or contributions that are subject to statutory minimums.
  Cause:
  
  Personal Rate Configuration: The personal rate set for the employee in the payroll system is lower than the legally mandated statutory rate for a specific deduction (e.g., social security, health insurance).
  Missing Amount: The amount being processed for the deduction or contribution is either zero or not properly defined, which can lead to discrepancies in calculations.
  Incorrect Payroll Data: There may be incorrect or incomplete data in the employee's payroll records, such as missing wage types or incorrect configuration of deduction types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data to ensure that the personal rate is correctly set. If it is indeed lower than the statutory rate, you may need to adjust it to comply with legal requirements.
  Verify Statutory Rates: Ensure that the statutory rates configured in the system are up to date and reflect the current legal requirements. This may involve consulting with your payroll or compliance team.
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the wage types and deduction types are correctly set up. Make sure that the amounts are being calculated correctly and that there are no missing values.
  Adjust Payroll Amounts: If the amount being processed is zero, ensure that the relevant wage types are populated correctly in the payroll run. You may need to check the payroll results for the employee to identify any discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance on handling this error message, as it may provide additional insights or steps tailored to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its system to address bugs and compliance issues.
  Payroll Processing: Familiarize yourself with the payroll processing cycle in SAP, including how to run payroll, check results, and make adjustments.
  Legal Compliance: Stay informed about local labor laws and statutory requirements to ensure that your payroll practices remain compliant.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll to conduct a more in-depth analysis.