How To Fix PB505 - 'Amount from ...' may not be greater than 'Amount to ...'.


PB505 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

  • Message number: 505

  • Message text: 'Amount from ...' may not be greater than 'Amount to ...'.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB505 - 'Amount from ...' may not be greater than 'Amount to ...'. ?
    The SAP error message PB505 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with wage types in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the amounts specified in a payroll-related transaction, where the "Amount from" value is greater than the "Amount to" value, which is not allowed.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: The wage types may be incorrectly configured in the payroll schema or in the infotype records. Data Entry Error: There may be a manual data entry error where the amounts have been entered incorrectly. Payroll Period Issues: The amounts may be set for a specific payroll period, and the configuration does not allow for the "from" amount to exceed the "to" amount. Infotype Data: The data in the relevant infotypes (like IT0008 for basic pay) may not be consistent or may have been entered incorrectly.
    Solution: Check Wage Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the wage types

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