How To Fix HRPSGB_HER148 - The difference of 'Total paid' &1 and 'Annual salary' &2 is greater &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: The difference of 'Total paid' &1 and 'Annual salary' &2 is greater &3

What causes this issue?

The field 'Basic salary at reference date' has to be filled, as the
salary point is not provided.
The difference between amount of annual salary (A) in comparison to
Total monies paid (B), both evaluated based on Master Data (IT0008,
IT0014, IT0015) and table T539J, exceeds the constant provided in table
T5GPBS_ALL, which sets a threshold value.
The comparison is such that the absolute value of (A- B) / A x 100 is
greater than the percentage held in this constant field.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER148 - The difference of 'Total paid' &1 and 'Annual salary' &2 is greater &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER148 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module, particularly in the UK payroll (as indicated by the "GB" in the message). This error indicates a discrepancy between the total amount paid to an employee and their annual salary, which exceeds a specified threshold.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the difference between the 'Total paid' amount and the 'Annual salary' amount exceeds a predefined limit. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: There may be issues with how payroll is configured, leading to incorrect calculations.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors in entering payroll data, such as incorrect salary figures or payment amounts.
  Changes in Employment Status: Changes in an employee's status (e.g., promotions, demotions, or changes in hours worked) that have not been properly reflected in the payroll system.
  Retroactive Payments: If there are retroactive payments or adjustments that have not been accounted for correctly, this can lead to discrepancies.
  Overtime or Bonuses: Additional payments such as overtime or bonuses that are not properly accounted for in the annual salary calculation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPSGB_HER148 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Review Payroll Data: Check the payroll data for the employee in question. Ensure that the 'Total paid' and 'Annual salary' amounts are correctly entered and reflect the actual amounts.
  Check Payroll Configuration: Verify the payroll configuration settings to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the wage types and their calculations.
  Adjust for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the employee's salary or employment status, ensure that these changes are accurately reflected in the payroll system.
  Investigate Retroactive Payments: If there are retroactive payments, ensure that they are processed correctly and that the annual salary reflects these adjustments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If possible, run a payroll simulation to identify where the discrepancies are occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Payroll Reports: Utilize payroll reports to analyze the employee's payment history and identify any anomalies.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team 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.