How To Fix 5Z178 - & Percentage is greater than &

5Z178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 178

• Message text: & Percentage is greater than &

What causes this issue?

According to section 14 of the BeamtVG (Public Sector Pensions Act), the
personal pension percentage must not exceed 75%.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z178 - & Percentage is greater than & ?

  The SAP error message 5Z178 typically indicates that there is an issue with a percentage value being greater than a specified limit. This error often arises in the context of financial transactions, pricing conditions, or other calculations where percentage values are expected to fall within a certain range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Percentage Input: The percentage value entered exceeds the maximum allowable limit defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for the percentage values being used in the transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently input incorrect values, leading to this error.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or constraints that dictate the maximum percentage allowed for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the percentage value you are trying to enter and ensure it is within the acceptable range.
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the relevant SAP module (e.g., pricing, financials) to see if the