How To Fix 5U111 - Percentage rate not allowed; minimum and maximum values not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Percentage rate not allowed; minimum and maximum values not permitted

What causes this issue?

The percentage checkbox has not been selected, yet minimum and maximum
percentage contribution limits have been entered.

System Response

The system cannot process the inconsistent selections.

How to fix this error?

Either select the percentage checkbox to allow permitted percentages
for this savings plan, or delete the permitted percentages altogether.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U111 - Percentage rate not allowed; minimum and maximum values not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 5U111, which states "Percentage rate not allowed; minimum and maximum values not permitted," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or configurations where percentage rates are expected to be defined within certain limits. This error can arise in various modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO), SAP Financial Accounting (FI), or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Percentage Rate: The error usually indicates that a percentage rate being entered is either not allowed or falls outside the defined minimum and maximum limits set in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the relevant financial transaction or master data may not allow for percentage rates, or the limits may not be properly defined.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a percentage that is not valid, such as a negative percentage or a percentage that exceeds the maximum allowed value.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., for pricing, tax calculation, or financial settings) and verify the minimum and maximum percentage limits.
  Ensure that the configuration allows for the percentage rates you are trying to enter.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the percentage value you are entering to ensure it is within the acceptable range.
  Make sure that the percentage is a positive value if negative values are not permitted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the constraints on percentage rates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to configuration settings.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.