How To Fix FITPCUSTOMIZING050 - A percent deduction can not contain an amount or a currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITPCUSTOMIZING - Message Class for Travel Planning (Customizing)

• Message number: 050

• Message text: A percent deduction can not contain an amount or a currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITPCUSTOMIZING050 - A percent deduction can not contain an amount or a currency ?

  The SAP error message FITPCUSTOMIZING050 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a percent deduction in the payroll or benefits module. Specifically, it means that a deduction defined as a percentage cannot have an associated amount or currency specified. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when configuring employee benefits.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The deduction type is set up as a percentage, but an amount or currency has been inadvertently assigned to it.
  Data Entry Error: During the entry of payroll data, an amount or currency may have been mistakenly entered for a deduction that is supposed to be a percentage.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data or payroll infotypes may have incorrect entries related to deductions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deduction Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the deduction in the SAP system (usually in the IMG under Payroll or Benefits).
  Ensure that the deduction type is correctly set as a percentage and that no amount or currency is specified.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) to ensure that the deduction is correctly defined.
  Remove any amount or currency that may have been entered for the percentage deduction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Data:
  
  If the error occurs during payroll processing, review the payroll results for the affected employee(s) and correct any erroneous entries.
  Ensure that the payroll run is configured correctly and that all deductions are set up according to the intended rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring deductions and payroll processing.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, PA30 for employee master data, and PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FITPCUSTOMIZING050 error and ensure that your payroll deductions are configured correctly.