How To Fix HRPBSAU126 - Employee contribution % cannot be higher than maximum rate &

HRPBSAU126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSAU - Message Class For Public Sector(Australia)

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Employee contribution % cannot be higher than maximum rate &

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HRPBSAU126 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSAU126 indicates that the employee contribution percentage for a specific benefit or deduction exceeds the maximum allowable rate defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when configuring employee benefits or deductions in the SAP HR module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The maximum contribution rate for a specific benefit or deduction may not be set correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: An employee's contribution percentage may have been entered incorrectly, exceeding the defined maximum limit.
  Regulatory Changes: Changes in laws or regulations regarding contribution limits may not have been updated in the system.
  Plan Design: The design of the benefit plan may have specific limits that are not being adhered to in the employee's setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the specific benefit or deduction in the SAP system. Ensure that the maximum contribution rate is set correctly.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in