How To Fix 5U116 - Enter a contribution percentage

5U116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Enter a contribution percentage

What causes this issue?

You have selected the percentage radio button yet not entered the
percentage itself.

System Response

The system requires a percentage and cannot save without it.

How to fix this error?

Enter the percentage you want as a contribution.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5U116 - Details

• The SAP error message 5U116 ("Enter a contribution percentage") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee benefits, particularly in relation to contributions to pension plans, health insurance, or other similar programs. This error indicates that a required field for entering a contribution percentage has not been filled out.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a contribution percentage in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or benefits module, where the system expects a contribution percentage but it has not been set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect data entry or from trying to process a record that is incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Contribution Percentage: The immediate solution is to navigate to the relevant screen where the contribution percentage is required and enter a valid percentage value.
  Check Configuration: If the