How To Fix HRPAYATLZ054 - &4: value in field &1 is above the permitted range to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 054

• Message text: &4: value in field &1 is above the permitted range to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYATLZ054 - &4: value in field &1 is above the permitted range to &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ054 indicates that a value in a specific field exceeds the permitted range defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when entering data related to employee compensation, benefits, or deductions.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A value entered in a specific field (denoted as &1) exceeds the maximum limit (denoted as &2) set in the system configuration.
  This could be due to incorrect data entry, such as entering a salary or deduction amount that is too high.
  It may also occur if there are changes in the configuration settings or if the payroll schema has been modified without proper adjustments to the limits.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the specific field mentioned in the error message (represented by &1) to understand what data is being processed. This could be a salary, bonus, or any other monetary value.
  
  
  Check the Value: Review the value that has been entered in the field. Ensure that it is within the permitted range defined in the system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the value seems correct, check the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the relevant payroll configuration (e.g., payroll schema, wage types) to verify the limits set for the field in question.
  Ensure that the maximum limits are appropriate for your organization's payroll policies.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values: If the value exceeds the limit, adjust it to fall within the permitted range. This may involve:
  
  Reducing the salary or deduction amount.
  Modifying the payroll data entry to comply with the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, re-run the payroll process or the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the limits or how to adjust them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert or functional consultant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.