How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES170 - Total of percentage values is greater than 100

HRBEN00FMODULES170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Total of percentage values is greater than 100

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES170 - Total of percentage values is greater than 100 ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES170 indicates that the total of percentage values in a specific context (usually related to benefits or deductions) exceeds 100%. This typically occurs in the configuration of employee benefits, where multiple benefit options are set up with percentage contributions that, when summed, exceed the allowable limit of 100%.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The most common cause is that the percentage values assigned to various benefits or deductions have been incorrectly configured. For example, if an employee is assigned multiple benefits that together exceed 100%, this error will occur.
  Data Entry Error: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect percentage values being inputted for benefits or deductions.
  Multiple Benefit Plans: If an employee is enrolled in multiple plans that have overlapping coverage or contributions, the total percentage may exceed 100%.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Benefit Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the benefits in the SAP system.
  Check the percentage values assigned to each benefit or