How To Fix 3E010 - Enter (Contribution % &1) or (Contr. Factor &2) &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Enter (Contribution % &1) or (Contr. Factor &2) &3

What causes this issue?

You either entered a
Company contribution percentage as well as the contribution factor and
employee contribution amount
or
Company contribution percentage as well as the contribution factor and
employee contribution percentage.
The company contribution amount calculated using the factor differs
fromthe company contribution percentage you entered manually.

System Response

This is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E010 - Enter (Contribution % &1) or (Contr. Factor &2) &3 ?

  The SAP error message 3E010 typically relates to issues with contribution percentages or contribution factors in the context of payroll or benefits processing. This error indicates that the system requires either a contribution percentage or a contribution factor to be entered for a specific employee or payroll element.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The required contribution percentage or factor has not been entered in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0014 for recurring payments/deductions).
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to derive the necessary values.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect data entries in the employee's master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Check the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0014) to ensure that the contribution percentage or factor is correctly entered.
  If the fields are empty, enter the required values.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the payroll schema and rules to ensure that the contribution percentages and factors are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the relevant wage types are configured to pull the correct contribution data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing to understand the specific requirements for contribution percentages and factors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to payroll and contributions, such as Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) and Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments).
  Wage Types: Understand the wage types used in your payroll configuration, as they may be linked to the contribution calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the error message 3E010 in SAP.