How To Fix HRPADQA198 - Total allowance upper limit rate is required

HRPADQA198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADQA - Message Class PB QA

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Total allowance upper limit rate is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADQA198 - Total allowance upper limit rate is required ?

  The SAP error message HRPADQA198, which states "Total allowance upper limit rate is required," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system requires a defined upper limit for total allowances, which is not currently set in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the configuration for the total allowance upper limit rate is not maintained in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant infotype or configuration table.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be correctly set up to handle allowances, leading to the system not being able to calculate the total allowances properly.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entered for the employee, such as missing or incorrect allowance types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the total