How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL301 - Percentage cannot be greater than 100

HRMGE00GENERAL301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMGE00GENERAL - Message Class for Management of Global Employees

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Percentage cannot be greater than 100

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HRMGE00GENERAL301 - Details

• The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL301 with the description "Percentage cannot be greater than 100" typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules, particularly when dealing with payroll, benefits, or compensation calculations. This error indicates that a percentage value entered in a specific field exceeds the maximum allowable limit of 100%.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have mistakenly entered a percentage value greater than 100% in a field that only accepts values from 0% to 100%.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration error in the system settings that allows for invalid percentage values.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the data included invalid percentage values.
  Calculation Errors: If the system is performing calculations based on other fields, it may inadvertently result in a percentage exceeding 100%.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the fields where percentage values are entered. Ensure that all values are within the valid