How To Fix RP255 - Calculated period salary is too high

RP255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Calculated period salary is too high

What causes this issue?

When the period salary was calculated on the basis of the annual
salary, an internal overflow occurred. This means that the calculated
amount was too high.

System Response

This activity is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and data. The values provided in the amount fields
are usually sufficient, which means the problem is caused by an
incorrect entry or by incorrect Customizing settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP255 - Calculated period salary is too high ?

  The SAP error message RP255, which states "Calculated period salary is too high," typically occurs during payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system calculates a salary amount that exceeds predefined limits or thresholds. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of Error RP255
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data (such as basic pay, allowances, or deductions) may be incorrectly configured, leading to an inflated salary calculation.
  
  
  Payroll 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the payroll schema or rules that are incorrectly set up, causing erroneous calculations.
  
  
  Exceeding Limits: The calculated salary may exceed the limits set in the payroll configuration, such as maximum allowable salary for a specific pay period.
  
  
  Overtime or Bonus Calculations: If there are excessive overtime hours or bonuses being calculated, this can lead to a high total salary for the period.
  
  
  Currency Conversion