Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPBSINPS_LOAN - Message Class for Loans 
Message number: 018
Message text: Repayment installment can not be greater than Loan amount requested
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The SAP error message HRPBSINPS_LOAN018 indicates that there is an issue with the repayment installment amount for a loan request. Specifically, it states that the repayment installment cannot exceed the total loan amount that has been requested. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll or employee loan management within the SAP HR module.
Cause: The error is triggered when the system detects that the repayment installment amount specified for a loan is greater than the total amount of the loan that the employee has requested. This can happen due to: Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a repayment amount that exceeds the loan amount.
Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the loan management configuration that do not align with the business rules. Calculation Errors: If there are formulas or calculations involved in determining the repayment amount, they may not be functioning correctly.
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