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

FITPCUSTOMIZING050 - Overview

• 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