How To Fix HRPAYBE_DMFA054 - Subsidized mean working hours greater than mean working hours

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBE_DMFA - DMFA messages

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Subsidized mean working hours greater than mean working hours

What causes this issue?

The number of
<DS:DE.P12_SMWHR>subsidized mean working hours</> &V1& is greater than
either the number of
<DS:DE.P12_REFWRKHOURS>reference weekly working hours</> &V2& or the
number of
<DS:DE.P12_MEANWRKHOURS>mean weekly working hours</>&V3&. This is not
allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check and adjust accordingly the percentage in the <ZK>% Social Maribel
</>field in the <ZK>Social Insurance </>(<ZH>0100</>) infotype and the
number of hours in the <ZK>Reference Mean Working Hours</> field for the
corresponding employee.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBE_DMFA054 - Subsidized mean working hours greater than mean working hours ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBE_DMFA054, which translates to "Subsidized mean working hours greater than mean working hours," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in Belgium. This error indicates a discrepancy between the subsidized working hours and the actual mean working hours for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee's master data or payroll data can lead to this error. For example, if the subsidized hours are entered incorrectly or if the mean working hours are not updated properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the rules governing the calculation of working hours.
  Changes in Employment Status: If an employee's status changes (e.g., from full-time to part-time), the mean working hours may not be recalculated correctly.
  Incorrect Calculation of Subsidized Hours: The calculation logic for subsidized hours may not align with the actual working hours, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's master data and payroll data for any discrepancies. Ensure that the mean working hours and subsidized hours are entered correctly.
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the rules for calculating mean working hours and subsidized hours are correctly set up.
  Recalculate Payroll: If changes are made to the employee data or configuration, recalculate the payroll for the affected period to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.