How To Fix HRPAYDECI100 - The sum of the percentage rates must equal 100 (currently &%)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 100

• Message text: The sum of the percentage rates must equal 100 (currently &%)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI100 - The sum of the percentage rates must equal 100 (currently &%) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI100 indicates that there is an issue with the percentage rates defined in a payroll or compensation configuration. Specifically, it means that the sum of the percentage rates you have entered does not equal 100%. This is a common error in payroll processing when dealing with deductions, contributions, or any other percentage-based calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Percentage Entries: The most common cause is that the user has entered percentage values that do not add up to 100%. For example, if you have three entries of 30%, 40%, and 20%, the total is 90%, which would trigger this error.
  Missing Entries: If you have not entered all required percentage rates, the system may not be able to calculate the total correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific infotype (like IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions) that is being processed.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the percentage rates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Percentage Rates: Review the percentage rates entered in the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0014, IT0015) and ensure that they sum up to 100%. Adjust the values as necessary.
  Add Missing Entries: If there are required percentage entries that are missing, add them to ensure the total equals 100%.
  Review Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP HR or payroll administrator to review the payroll schema and infotype settings.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the calculations are correct.
  Documentation: Ensure that all changes are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Common infotypes related to payroll that may be involved include:
  
  IT0014: Recurring Payments and Deductions
  IT0015: Additional Payments
  
  
  Payroll Schema: Understanding the payroll schema and how it processes percentage rates can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data are trained on the importance of maintaining correct percentage totals.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDECI100 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.