How To Fix HRPSGB_HER115 - Percentage = &1, principal and/or secondary source are incorrect for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Percentage = &1, principal and/or secondary source are incorrect for &2

What causes this issue?

The data you have entered is not valid.
See the notes on <DS:DE.P08_HESA_PRSBS>Principal source of basic pay
</>,
<DS:DE.P08_HESA_PSCAGI>Proportion of basic salary charged against
general income</> and <DS:DE.P08_HESA_SSOS>Secondary source of basic
pay</>.

System Response

The data cannot be entered.

How to fix this error?

Check the data you have entered and correct it.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER115 - Percentage = &1, principal and/or secondary source are incorrect for &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER115 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the percentage values associated with a principal and/or secondary source for a specific employee or payroll element.
  Cause:
  The error message "Percentage = &1, principal and/or secondary source are incorrect for &2" suggests that:
  
  The percentage value (&1) specified for a particular payroll element is not valid.
  The principal and/or secondary source of the percentage may not be correctly defined in the system.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the payroll elements or the employee's master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the payroll elements involved. Ensure that the principal and secondary sources are correctly defined and that the percentage values are valid.
  Verify that the percentage is within acceptable limits and that it corresponds to the correct payroll type.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out. This includes checking the infotypes related to payroll, such as infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that all necessary data is complete.
  
  
  
  Validate Payroll Schema:
  
  If you have access to the payroll schema, review the schema to ensure that the calculations for the payroll elements are correctly defined.
  Look for any customizations that may have been made to the payroll schema that could affect the calculation of percentages.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  If possible, run a payroll simulation for the affected employee to identify any discrepancies or issues in the calculations.
  This can help pinpoint where the error is occurring and provide more context for troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll elements and error messages. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can provide additional insights.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema), or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that may be involved in payroll processing, such as 0008 (Basic Pay), 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), and 0015 (Additional Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPSGB_HER115 error message in your SAP system.