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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 can be done through transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Adjust Contributions: If there are errors in the contributions recorded, make the necessary adjustments. This may involve correcting payroll results or adjusting manual entries.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for contribution limits in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) and ensure they are set correctly.
  Consult Payroll Reports: Use payroll reports to analyze contributions and identify any discrepancies. Reports like RPCALCL0 can help in understanding the payroll results.
  Run Payroll Again: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the payroll for the affected period to ensure that the contributions are calculated correctly.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions) and Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments) to understand how contributions are recorded.
  Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record to ensure that the payroll run is set up correctly and that there are no issues preventing the payroll from processing correctly.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and contribution limits for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5U173 and ensure that contributions are processed correctly within the SAP system.