How To Fix HRPSGB_HER108 - The salary of &1 is not between &2 and &3 for pers.no. &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 108

• Message text: The salary of &1 is not between &2 and &3 for pers.no. &4

What causes this issue?

The salary field for the HESA Individual Staff return is a six digit
field and the current salary cannot be returned.

System Response

The record is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Check the master data of the personnel number if the annual salary is
actually that high.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER108 - The salary of &1 is not between &2 and &3 for pers.no. &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER108 indicates that there is an issue with the salary of a specific employee (identified by the personnel number) not falling within the defined salary range for their position or job classification. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when attempting to update employee salary information.
  Cause:
  
  Salary Range Violation: The employee's salary is outside the predefined minimum and maximum salary limits set in the system for their job role or position.
  Incorrect Configuration: The salary ranges may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the salary data entered for the employee, such as an incorrect amount or currency.
  Changes in Job Role: If the employee has recently changed positions or roles, the salary range associated with the new position may not align with the current salary.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Salary Data: Check the salary information for the employee (personnel number) in the system. Ensure that the salary entered is correct and corresponds to the employee's role.
  Check Salary Ranges: Verify the salary ranges defined in the system for the employee's job classification. This can usually be found in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay).
  Adjust Salary: If the salary is indeed outside the defined range, you may need to adjust the employee's salary to bring it within the acceptable limits.
  Configuration Review: If the salary ranges are incorrect, consult with your HR or SAP configuration team to update the salary ranges in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for handling salary-related issues to ensure compliance with policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and Infotype 0000 (Actions) to understand how salary data is structured.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee salary data.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that payroll processing runs smoothly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.