How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES057 - Bonus post-tax contribution amount for & must lie between & and & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00FMODULES - Error Messages for Benefits - Function Modules

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Bonus post-tax contribution amount for & must lie between & and & &

What causes this issue?

You tried to enter a bonus post-tax contribution amount that does not
lie within the range of values allowed by the plan policy. The plan
allows between &v1& and &v2& &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a bonus post-tax contribution of between &v1& and &v2& &V3&, or
cancel enrollment in this plan.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES057 - Bonus post-tax contribution amount for & must lie between & and & & ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES057 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically when dealing with bonus post-tax contributions in the HR module. This error indicates that the bonus post-tax contribution amount for a specific employee must lie within a defined range, which is specified by the placeholders (&) in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Contribution Amount: The amount entered for the bonus post-tax contribution does not fall within the acceptable range defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Manual entry errors.
  Incorrect configuration of contribution limits in the system.
  Changes in tax regulations or company policies that have not been updated in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The limits for post-tax contributions may not be correctly set up in the payroll configuration, leading to discrepancies when processing payroll.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect value during the payroll processing or bonus calculation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contribution Amount: Verify the bonus post-tax contribution amount entered for the employee. Ensure that it falls within the specified range indicated by the error message.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for post-tax contributions in the SAP system. This includes reviewing the limits set for contributions in the relevant payroll schema or infotype.
  Ensure that any recent changes to tax regulations or company policies have been reflected in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the amount was entered manually, correct it to ensure it is within the acceptable range.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding bonus post-tax contributions to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Check relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions) to ensure that the data is correctly maintained.
  Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema to understand how contributions are calculated and ensure that the logic aligns with your organization’s policies.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user processing the payroll has the necessary authorizations to make changes to contribution amounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the bonus post-tax contribution amounts are processed correctly in SAP.