How To Fix HRPADQA053 - The minimum should be less than then maximum

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADQA - Message Class PB QA

• Message number: 053

• Message text: The minimum should be less than then maximum

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADQA053 - The minimum should be less than then maximum ?

  The SAP error message HRPADQA053, which states "The minimum should be less than the maximum," typically occurs in the context of payroll or personnel administration when there is an inconsistency in the configuration of wage types, infotypes, or other related data. This error indicates that a defined minimum value is not less than the defined maximum value in a specific configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The most common cause is a misconfiguration in the wage type settings or infotype data where the minimum value is set equal to or greater than the maximum value.
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect data entry in the relevant infotypes or payroll settings can lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they might not be handling the minimum and maximum values correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and check the wage type configuration or infotype settings.
  Ensure that for each wage type or infotype, the minimum value is indeed less than the maximum value.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Data:
  
  Check the specific infotype (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay) for the employee in question. Look for any entries where the minimum and maximum values are incorrectly set.
  Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  
  Validation of Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the minimum and maximum values.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, perform a test run of the payroll or relevant process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (Customizing) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPADQA053 error in your SAP system.