How To Fix HRPSGB186 - Allowance rate &1 is higher than full-time annual salary rate & 2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB - HR PS Great Britain

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Allowance rate &1 is higher than full-time annual salary rate & 2

What causes this issue?

The amount for 'Other pensionable allowances' you have entered exceeds
annual salary rate. The entry is not alloweed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the amount of other pensionable allowances or annual salary
rate.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB186 - Allowance rate &1 is higher than full-time annual salary rate & 2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB186 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the allowance rate and the full-time annual salary rate for an employee. Specifically, it means that the allowance rate (e.g., for a specific benefit or compensation) is set higher than the employee's full-time annual salary rate, which is not permissible according to the system's configuration or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The allowance rate may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to it being set higher than the full-time salary.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, where the allowance rate was entered incorrectly.
  Policy Violation: The allowance rate may violate company policies or legal regulations that prevent allowances from exceeding the base salary.
  Employee Status: The employee's status (e.g., part-time vs. full-time) may not be correctly reflected, leading to miscalculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Allowance Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the allowance in the SAP system. Ensure that the allowance rates are set correctly and in accordance with company policies.
  Verify Employee Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that the full-time annual salary is correctly entered and reflects the employee's current status.
  Adjust Allowance Rate: If the allowance rate is indeed higher than the full-time salary, adjust it to comply with the regulations or company policies.
  Consult with HR/Payroll: If unsure about the correct rates or policies, consult with the HR or payroll department to clarify the appropriate allowance rates.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that may provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation for the HR module to understand how allowances and salaries are configured and processed.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user forums or communities where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.