How To Fix HRPAYIEINFOTYPES175 - Percentage contributions cannot exceed 100% of salary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEINFOTYPES - Message class for all Irish Infotypes

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Percentage contributions cannot exceed 100% of salary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES175 - Percentage contributions cannot exceed 100% of salary ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES175, which states "Percentage contributions cannot exceed 100% of salary," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the total percentage of contributions (such as deductions for benefits, taxes, or other payroll-related items) exceeds 100% of the employee's salary. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the payroll schema or the infotype records may have been set up incorrectly, leading to an accumulation of percentages that exceed 100%.
  Multiple Deductions: If multiple deductions or contributions are being applied to an employee's salary, the sum of these percentages may inadvertently exceed 100%.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the employee's infotype records (e.g., infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) can lead to incorrect percentage calculations.
  Changes in Salary: If an employee's salary has changed but the contribution percentages have not been adjusted accordingly, this can lead to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Infotype Records: Check the relevant infotype records (e.g., 0014, 0015) for the employee in question. Ensure that the total percentage of contributions does not exceed 100%.
  Adjust Contribution Percentages: If the total percentage exceeds 100%, adjust the individual contribution percentages to ensure they sum to 100% or less.
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll schema and configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no conflicting rules that could lead to this error.
  Consult with Payroll Administrator: If you are unsure about the correct percentages or configurations, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP HCM specialist for guidance.
  Testing: After making adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the contributions are calculated correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that deal with payroll deductions and contributions, such as:
  
  Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions)
  Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to payroll processing that may address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for specific details on configuring payroll deductions and contributions.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP HCM payroll processing to better understand how to manage contributions and deductions effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.