How To Fix HRPAY99LOAN018 - The entered value exceeds the allowed value &1 (ALOAN)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99LOAN - International Payroll: Company Loans

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The entered value exceeds the allowed value &1 (ALOAN)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99LOAN018 - The entered value exceeds the allowed value &1 (ALOAN) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99LOAN018 indicates that a value entered for a loan-related field exceeds the allowed limit defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee loan management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Value Exceeds Limit: The most common cause of this error is that the amount entered for a loan exceeds the maximum allowable limit set in the system configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The limits for loans may be defined in the configuration settings of the payroll or loan management module. If the configuration is not aligned with the business rules or policies, it can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error where an incorrect value was inputted by the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for loan management in the SAP system. Ensure that the maximum allowable value for loans is set correctly according to your organization's policies.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to check the settings for loans.
  Look for settings related to loan limits and adjust them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Values: Ensure that the value being entered for the loan does not exceed the defined limits. If it does, adjust the value to comply with the allowed range.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to loan management to understand the specific limits and configurations that apply to your organization.
  
  
  User Training: If the error is due to data entry mistakes, consider providing additional training to users on how to enter loan values correctly.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists and you suspect it may be a system bug or misconfiguration, consider debugging the process or consulting with your SAP support team for further investigation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Processing) to check employee loan data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect loan processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.