How To Fix HRPBSHU297 - Hourly pay exceeds the one specified in contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSHU - HR Public sector (H) developments

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Hourly pay exceeds the one specified in contract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSHU297 - Hourly pay exceeds the one specified in contract ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSHU297, which states "Hourly pay exceeds the one specified in contract," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the hourly wage being processed for an employee exceeds the maximum hourly rate defined in their employment contract.
  Cause:
  
  Contractual Limits: The employee's contract specifies a maximum hourly rate, and the system is detecting that the rate being applied exceeds this limit.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry for the employee's pay rate, either in the payroll configuration or in the employee's master data.
  Changes in Pay Rate: If there have been recent changes to the employee's pay rate that have not been updated in the contract or the payroll system, this can lead to discrepancies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the wage types that are being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Contract: Check the employee's contract to confirm the maximum hourly rate specified. Ensure that the rate being processed aligns with this figure.
  Update Pay Rate: If the employee's pay rate needs to be adjusted, update the employee's master data in the SAP system to reflect the correct hourly rate.
  Correct Data Entry: Verify that all relevant data entries (e.g., wage types, pay rates) are correct and consistent across the system.
  Consult Payroll Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HCM configuration team to ensure that the payroll schema and wage types are set up correctly and that there are no discrepancies in the configuration.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the employee's payroll data to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on payroll processing and error handling.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.