How To Fix FITVPS262 - Number entered is greater than number of days of sep.allow. period (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Number entered is greater than number of days of sep.allow. period (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS262 - Number entered is greater than number of days of sep.allow. period (&1) ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS262 indicates that the number entered for a specific transaction or process exceeds the allowed number of days for the specified "separation allowance period." This typically occurs in the context of payroll or employee benefits processing, where there are defined limits on the number of days that can be processed for certain allowances.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The number you entered for the separation allowance period exceeds the maximum limit set in the system configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The separation allowance period may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies between the entered value and the allowed value.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, where an incorrect number was inputted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the separation allowance period in the SAP system. Ensure that the maximum number of days allowed is set correctly according to your organization's policies.
  
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