How To Fix 5U457 - Error in rounding while calculating salary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Error in rounding while calculating salary

What causes this issue?

During rounding of the benefit salary, one of three things happened:
The cost to be rounded was not a number.
The rounded figure was too large or too small for the field.
The system was unable to store a figure in a field of the correct type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

This error should only occurr in a testing environment. Please check
your rounding settings in view Wage type characteristics (V_T511) for
this wage type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U457 - Error in rounding while calculating salary ?

  The SAP error message 5U457, which indicates "Error in rounding while calculating salary," typically arises during payroll processing when the system encounters issues with rounding calculations related to salary components. This can occur due to various reasons, including configuration settings, data inconsistencies, or specific payroll rules.
  Causes:
  
  Rounding Rules Configuration: The rounding rules defined in the payroll schema may not align with the expected calculations, leading to discrepancies.
  Decimal Places: If the number of decimal places for certain wage types is not set correctly, it can cause rounding errors.
  Currency Conversion: Issues may arise if there are currency conversions involved, especially if the conversion rates are not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: If wage types are not configured properly, it can lead to incorrect calculations.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or inconsistent data entries in employee master data or payroll data can also lead to rounding issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Rounding Rules: Review the rounding rules in the payroll schema (e.g., in the schema configuration) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Adjust Decimal Places: Ensure that the wage types involved in the calculation have the correct number of decimal places defined.
  Review Currency Settings: If currency conversion is involved, verify that the conversion rates and settings are correct.
  Validate Wage Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the wage types to ensure they are set up correctly and are compatible with the payroll calculations.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on employee master data and payroll data to identify any discrepancies or errors.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the SAP debugging tools to trace the payroll calculation process and identify where the rounding error occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to error 5U457 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payroll processing and rounding rules for detailed guidance on configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP payroll expert or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.