How To Fix 5R214 - No of exercised stocks exceeds the grant no of stocks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 214

• Message text: No of exercised stocks exceeds the grant no of stocks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R214 - No of exercised stocks exceeds the grant no of stocks ?

  The SAP error message 5R214, "No of exercised stocks exceeds the grant no of stocks," typically occurs in the context of stock option management within SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee stock options or equity compensation.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the number of stock options an employee is trying to exercise exceeds the total number of stock options that were granted to them. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a number of exercised stocks that is greater than the granted amount.
  Incorrect Grant Information: The grant information may not have been updated correctly in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Multiple Grants: If an employee has multiple grants, the system may not be correctly aggregating the total number of stocks available for exercise.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the stock option management module in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Verify Grant Information: Check the employee's stock option grant details to ensure that the number of granted stocks is correctly recorded in the system.
  Check Exercise Request: Review the exercise request to ensure that the number of stocks being exercised does not exceed the granted amount.
  Adjust Entries: If there was a data entry error, correct the number of exercised stocks to match the granted amount.
  Review Multiple Grants: If the employee has multiple grants, ensure that the total exercised stocks do not exceed the total granted stocks across all grants.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for specific guidance on stock option management and error handling.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to exercise the stocks has the appropriate permissions to perform this action.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly enter and manage stock option exercises to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.