How To Fix HRPBSSA212 - Total Allowances/Premium paid is more than &1 percent of first-step basic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Total Allowances/Premium paid is more than &1 percent of first-step basic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA212 - Total Allowances/Premium paid is more than &1 percent of first-step basic ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA212 indicates that the total allowances or premiums paid to an employee exceed a specified percentage of the first-step basic salary. This is typically a validation check in the payroll processing module of SAP HR (Human Resources) to ensure that the allowances and premiums are within acceptable limits.
  Cause:
  
  Excess Allowances/Premiums: The total allowances or premiums assigned to an employee are greater than the defined threshold (e.g., a certain percentage of the basic salary).
  Configuration Issues: The percentage limit may be incorrectly configured in the payroll settings or in the employee's master data.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect entries in the employee's payroll data, leading to inflated allowances or premiums.
  Policy Changes: Changes in company policy regarding allowances and premiums may not have been updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Allowances/Premiums: Check the allowances and premiums assigned to the employee in the payroll system. Ensure they are accurate and within the defined limits.
  Adjust Configuration: If the percentage limit is too low, consider adjusting the configuration in the payroll settings to accommodate legitimate allowances/premiums.
  Correct Data Entry: Verify the employee's master data for any errors or inconsistencies. Correct any mistakes found.
  Consult Payroll Policies: Ensure that the allowances and premiums comply with the company's payroll policies. If there have been recent changes, update the system accordingly.
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making adjustments, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed guidelines on configuring allowances and premiums.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.