How To Fix RP387 - Assigned percentage is not valid

RP387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Assigned percentage is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP387 - Assigned percentage is not valid ?

  The SAP error message RP387, which states "Assigned percentage is not valid," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with wage types and their associated percentages. This error indicates that the percentage assigned to a wage type or deduction does not meet the expected criteria set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Percentage Value: The percentage assigned to a wage type may be outside the acceptable range (e.g., less than 0% or greater than 100%).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the wage types or the payroll schema that lead to invalid percentage assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during payroll setup or employee master data maintenance can lead to incorrect percentage values.
  Missing or Incorrect Infotypes: Required infotypes (like IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions) may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the wage types in the SAP system