1. SAP Glossary
  2. Payroll
  3. rule for limits


What is rule for limits in SAP PY - Payroll?


SAP Term: rule for limits

  • Component: PY

  • Component Name: Payroll

  • Description: A rule that determines the wage types from which the limit is formed for a specified interval. The rule for limits determines the percentage and leading plus/minus sign with which wage type amounts are written to the rule total. It can include several wage types. The period covered by a rule for limits is defined by the interval for limits.


Smart SAP Assistant

  • Key Concepts: 
    A rule for limits in SAP Payroll (PY) is a feature that allows you to set limits on the amount of money that can be paid out to an employee in a given period. This helps to ensure that payroll costs are kept within budget and that employees are not overpaid. 
    
    How to use it: 
    To set up a rule for limits in SAP Payroll, you will need to access the “Rules for Limits” tab in the payroll configuration menu. From there, you can define the parameters of the rule, such as the maximum amount of money that can be paid out in a given period and any exceptions that should be taken into account. Once the rule is set up, it will be applied automatically when payroll is processed. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When setting up a rule for limits in SAP Payroll, it is important to consider any exceptions that may need to be taken into account. For example, if an employee is due a bonus or other one-off payment, this should be excluded from the limit so that they can receive their full payment. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on setting up rules for limits in SAP Payroll, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available which provide step-by-step instructions on how to configure rules for limits in SAP Payroll.
    • Do you have any question about this SAP term?


      Upgrade now to chat with this SAP term.

Related SAP Glossary Terms

Click the links below to see the following related SAP glossary terms:
Rating
ERPlingo's SAP support assistant is amazing. Saves me countless hours trying to solve complex SAP issues myself. It's a real game changer!
Rate 1
Thomas Michael
SAP Consultant, Author & Speaker