How To Fix 5L151 - Employee rate less than statutory rates between & and &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Employee rate less than statutory rates between & and &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L151 - Employee rate less than statutory rates between & and & ?

  The SAP error message 5L151, which states "Employee rate less than statutory rates between & and &," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that the employee's pay rate is below the minimum statutory rate required for a specific period, which can be due to various reasons such as incorrect pay rates, misconfiguration in the payroll settings, or changes in statutory regulations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pay Rate: The employee's pay rate may have been set incorrectly in the system.
  Statutory Changes: Changes in labor laws or minimum wage regulations that have not been updated in the SAP system.
  Payroll Configuration: Misconfiguration in the payroll schema or rules that determine how pay rates are applied.
  Employee Master Data: Issues in the employee master data, such as incorrect job classification or pay scale.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Employee Pay Rate: Check the employee's pay rate in the system to ensure it is set correctly and is above the statutory minimum.
  Update Statutory Rates: Ensure that the statutory rates are updated in the system according to the latest regulations. This may involve updating the relevant tables or configuration settings in SAP.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration to ensure that the rules and schemas are set up correctly to reflect the current statutory requirements.
  Correct Employee Master Data: Review and correct any discrepancies in the employee master data that may affect the pay rate.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If necessary, consult with the HR or payroll team to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and statutory compliance for your specific country or region.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that payroll calculations are accurate.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll to further investigate the problem.