How To Fix SUP017 - Delimit the fund at the end of month

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUP - Message class for superannuation fund maintenance

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Delimit the fund at the end of month

What causes this issue?

<ZH>System Behaviour In Case of Fund Change Mid Way Through a Payroll
Period</>
From one SGC fund to another SGC fund
The system does not allow retrospective change of contribution from one
SGC fund to another. However, you can retrospectively create a record.
You can also retrospectively discontinue an existing record.
From SGC fund to Non-SGC fund
Delimit SGC funds only at the end of the month, when changing
contribution from SGC fund to Non-SGC fund. This is to ensure that the
SGC funds record exists till the end of the month for calculation of
contributions.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<ZH>Example</>
An employee on weekly payroll has the following contributions:
Employee contribution: 4%
Company contribution: 9%
Fund: SGC
At the end of pay period 2, employee changes contribution from SGC to
non-SGC fund.
The new contribution details are as follows:
Employee contribution: 3%
Company contribution: 10%
Fund: Non-SGC
The last monthly pay period for which employee contributed towards the
SGC fund is period 4.
To ensure accurate calculation of contribution for the employee, execute
the following steps:
Create Superannuation Aust. infotype (0220) record, valid from the start
of pay period 3 for Non-SGC fund 2, with company contribution of 10% and
employee contribution of 3%. The record is valid up to 31/12/9999.
Create Superannuation Aust. infotype (0220) record, valid from the start
of pay period 3 for SGC fund 1. Specify company contribution of 9% and
no employee contribution. This record should only be valid until the
end of the month. Creation of this record automatically delimits the
previous record for SGC fund 1 to the end of pay period 2. The employee
contribution is removed from the new record to prevent the employee
contribution being paid to both the SGC fund and the Non-SGC fund that
is a contribution of 3% + 4%.
For an employee's superable earnings of AUD 1000 per pay period,
following contributions are calculated for each of the pay periods:
Period 1:
SGC fund 1 Employee contribution AUD 1000 * 4% = AUD 40
Period 2:
SGC fund 1 Employee contribution AUD 1000 * 4% = AUD 40
Period 3:
Non SGC fund 2 employee contribution AUD 1000 * 3% = AUD 30
Non SGC fund 2 company contribution AUD 1000 * 10% = AUD 100
Period 4:
Non SGC fund 2 employee contribution AUD 1000 * 3% = AUD 30
Non SGC fund 2 company contribution AUD 1000 * 10% = AUD 100
SGC fund 1 company contribution (AUD 4000 * 9%) - AUD 200 = AUD 160
AUD 200 is the amount already contributed by the company to Non-SGC
funds.
From Non-SGC fund to SGC fund
When transferring from a Non-SGC fund to an SGC fund, there is no
restriction on when the Non-SGC fund can be delimited. The system will
calculate the SGC contribution at the end of the month, taking into
account all superable earnings for the month (assuming both funds have
the same OTE wage type defined) and any amounts already contributed to
Non-SGC funds.
In case you delimit the first fund, the system does not allow
retrospective change of contribution from one fund to another. This is
applicable to both SGC and Non-SGC funds.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUP017 - Delimit the fund at the end of month ?

  The SAP error message SUP017, which states "Delimit the fund at the end of month," typically occurs in the context of fund management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the fund's validity period, specifically that the fund has not been properly delimited (closed) at the end of the month.
  Cause:
  
  Fund Validity Period: The fund in question has a validity period that has not been properly closed or delimited. This means that the system is trying to process transactions for a fund that is no longer valid for the current period.
  Month-End Closing: The error often arises during month-end closing processes when the system checks for valid funds for transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the fund management settings that prevent proper delimitation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Delimit the Fund: 
  
  Navigate to the fund management transaction in SAP (usually through the Fund Management module).
  Locate the fund that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the fund is properly delimited at the end of the month. This typically involves setting an end date for the fund's validity.
  
  
  
  Check Fund Management Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for fund management to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the fund is configured to allow for proper delimitation at the end of the month.
  
  
  
  Transaction Processing:
  
  If you are trying to post a transaction, ensure that it is being done within the valid period of the fund.
  If necessary, create a new fund or extend the validity of the existing fund if it is still needed for future transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to delimit funds in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in fund management are trained on the proper procedures for managing fund validity periods.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SUP017 error and ensure that your fund management processes run smoothly.