How To Fix HRPBSSG149 - Total pay rate is more than 100%.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSG - Message Class For Public Sector(Singapore)

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Total pay rate is more than 100%.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSG149 - Total pay rate is more than 100%. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSG149, which states "Total pay rate is more than 100%," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the total pay rate for an employee exceeds the allowable limit of 100%, which can happen due to various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, data entry errors, or issues with the employee's pay structure.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Pay Rate Configuration: The pay rates for different components (base salary, bonuses, allowances) may have been incorrectly configured, leading to a total that exceeds 100%.
  Multiple Pay Components: If an employee has multiple pay components (e.g., base salary, overtime, bonuses) that are not properly calculated or aggregated, it can result in a total pay rate exceeding 100%.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during payroll processing can lead to incorrect values being inputted for pay rates.
  Overlapping Employment: If an employee has multiple positions or contracts that are not properly managed, their combined pay rates may exceed the limit.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be set up correctly to handle the specific pay structure of the organization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Pay Rate Configuration: Check the configuration of pay rates in the system. Ensure that the individual components of the pay are set up correctly and that their total does not exceed 100%.
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that all pay components are correctly defined and that there are no duplications or errors.
  Adjust Pay Components: If necessary, adjust the pay components to ensure that their total does not exceed the limit. This may involve reducing certain allowances or bonuses.
  Validate Payroll Schema: Ensure that the payroll schema is correctly configured to handle the specific pay structure of your organization. This may require consulting with a payroll expert or SAP consultant.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP's built-in tools to run consistency checks on payroll data to identify any discrepancies or errors that may be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing in Development Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause without affecting live data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.