How To Fix 5U173 - Total of contributions (& &) already paid is greater than the chosen cont

5U173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Total of contributions (& &) already paid is greater than the chosen cont

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U173 - Total of contributions (& &) already paid is greater than the chosen cont ?

  The SAP error message 5U173 indicates that the total contributions already paid for a specific employee or account exceed the maximum contribution limit set for a particular period. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with social security contributions or similar deductions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Contribution Limits: The total contributions (e.g., social security, pension) that have been processed for the employee in the current period exceed the defined limits in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The contribution limits may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Multiple Payroll Runs: If multiple payroll runs are processed for the same period, it can lead to double counting of contributions.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual entries or adjustments made to contributions may not have been accounted for correctly, leading to an overstatement of contributions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Contribution Data: Check the contribution history for the employee to ensure that the total contributions are accurately recorded. This