How To Fix HRPBSNO003 - Sum of all employement percentage cannot exceed 100

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSNO - Message class for Norway Public Sector

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Sum of all employement percentage cannot exceed 100

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSNO003 - Sum of all employement percentage cannot exceed 100 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSNO003 indicates that the sum of all employment percentages for an employee exceeds 100%. This typically occurs in the context of managing employee assignments, particularly when dealing with part-time or multiple positions.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Employment Records: The employee may have multiple employment records (e.g., part-time positions) that, when summed, exceed 100%.
  Incorrect Percentage Entries: The employment percentages for different positions may have been incorrectly entered or calculated.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect percentages being recorded.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the employment types or the way percentages are calculated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employment Records: Check all employment records for the employee in question. Ensure that the total percentage of all positions does not exceed 100%.
  Adjust Percentages: If the total exceeds 100%, adjust the employment percentages accordingly. This may involve reducing the percentage of one or more positions.
  Check for Duplicates: Ensure that there are no duplicate records for the same position or role that could be inflating the total percentage.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the correct percentages, consult with the HR department or the employee's manager to confirm the correct distribution of work hours.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the system configuration related to employment types and percentages. This may require assistance from an SAP HR consultant or system administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HR Module: This error is typically encountered in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in the Personnel Administration (PA) and Organizational Management (OM) components.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing employee records and understanding employment percentages.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering employment data are trained on how to correctly input and manage employment percentages to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSNO003 error and ensure that employment percentages are correctly managed within the SAP system.