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

HRPSGB_HER148 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPSGB_HER148 - Details

• 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