How To Fix HRPAYDECI514 - Lost hours in &1 exceed the social fund's maximum permitted value.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Lost hours in &1 exceed the social fund's maximum permitted value.

What causes this issue?

The lost hours in URMEL exceed the upper limit permitted by the social
fund.

System Response

The fields AUSFK and AUSSK were added for executing the check. This
value must be below the value defined in the SKVAM constant. If this is
not the case, the system issues an error message and the notification
cannot be transferred.

How to fix this error?

Check the lost hours determined for the employee in the payroll run.
These hours must be corrected.

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 HRPAYDECI514 - Lost hours in &1 exceed the social fund's maximum permitted value. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI514 indicates that the lost hours recorded for an employee exceed the maximum permitted value set by the social fund regulations. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with absences or deductions related to social security contributions.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Lost Hours: The primary cause of this error is that the total number of lost hours (e.g., due to sick leave, unpaid leave, etc.) for an employee has surpassed the limit defined by the social fund.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the social fund parameters that define the maximum allowed lost hours.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee's absence records or payroll data can lead to this error.
  Regulatory Changes: Changes in social fund regulations or limits that have not been updated in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Lost Hours: Check the employee's absence records to verify the total lost hours. Ensure that they are accurately recorded and justified.
  Adjust Configuration: If the lost hours are valid but exceed the limit, consider reviewing and adjusting the configuration settings for the social fund in the SAP system to accommodate the necessary hours.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are errors in the data entry, correct them in the employee's records and reprocess the payroll.
  Consult Regulations: Ensure that you are aware of the current regulations regarding lost hours and social fund limits. Update the system parameters if necessary.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Before finalizing payroll, run a simulation to identify any potential issues with lost hours and make adjustments as needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for specific error messages.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific social fund and its regulations to ensure compliance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that the configuration aligns with regulatory requirements, you can resolve the HRPAYDECI514 error effectively.