How To Fix HRPAYCH01_CE004 - Capacity utilization level of personnel number &1 is greater than 999%

HRPAYCH01_CE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH01_CE - Messages for Payroll Switzerland

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Capacity utilization level of personnel number &1 is greater than 999%

What causes this issue?

Capacity utilization level above 999%

System Response

The payroll run for personnel number '<(>&<)>1' is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the capacity utilization level for the individual assignments for
personnel number '<(>&<)>1' in the data records of the <LS>Basic Pay</>
(0008) infotype. The total of the percentages for the capacity
utilization level must not exceed 999%. Adjust the assignments accor
dingly as required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH01_CE004 - Capacity utilization level of personnel number &1 is greater than 999% ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH01_CE004 indicates that the capacity utilization level for a specific personnel number exceeds 999%. This typically occurs in the context of personnel cost planning or time management, where the system calculates the utilization of an employee based on their assigned workload and hours.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee's time records or workload assignments can lead to unrealistic utilization percentages.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the system settings related to capacity planning or time management can cause erroneous calculations.
  Overlapping Assignments: If an employee is assigned to multiple roles or projects that overlap in time, it can lead to inflated utilization figures.
  Incorrect Calculation Logic: There may be issues with the logic used to calculate capacity utilization, especially if customizations or enhancements have been made.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Time Records: Check the time entries for the personnel number in question. Ensure that the hours worked are accurately recorded and do not