How To Fix 3E281 - Employee is excluded from fund & in infotype 0310.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Employee is excluded from fund & in infotype 0310.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E281 - Employee is excluded from fund & in infotype 0310. ?

  The SAP error message 3E281 indicates that an employee is excluded from a specific fund in the context of infotype 0310 (which is used for managing employee benefits and contributions). This error typically arises when an employee's eligibility for a particular fund is not met due to various reasons, such as company policies, employee status, or fund-specific criteria.
  Causes of Error 3E281
  
  
  Eligibility Criteria Not Met: The employee may not meet the eligibility criteria set for the fund. This could be due to factors like employment status (e.g., part-time vs. full-time), length of service, or other specific conditions defined in the fund's configuration.
  
  
  Fund Configuration: The fund itself may have specific rules that exclude certain employee groups. This could be based on job roles, departments, or other classifications.
  
  
  Infotype Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in infotype 0310 or related infotypes that affect the employee's eligibility.
  
  
  Employee Status: The employee's current status (e.g., inactive, on leave, etc.) may also lead to exclusion from the fund.
  
  
  Solutions to Error 3E281
  
  
  Check Eligibility Criteria: Review the eligibility criteria for the fund in question. Ensure that the employee meets all the necessary conditions to be included in the fund.
  
  
  Review Fund Configuration: Consult with your SAP HR or Payroll administrator to check the configuration of the fund in the system. Ensure that the fund is set up correctly and that the employee's group is not inadvertently excluded.
  
  
  Correct Infotype Data: Verify the data in infotype 0310 and any related infotypes (like infotype 0001 for organizational assignment, infotype 0002 for personal data, etc.). Make sure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Employee Status Check: Confirm the employee's current status in the system. If the employee is on leave or has a status that excludes them from the fund, you may need to address that before they can be included.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the fund and its eligibility requirements.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Infotype 0310: This infotype is used for managing employee benefits and contributions, including various funds. Understanding its structure and the data it holds is crucial for troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP HR Configuration: Familiarity with the configuration settings in SAP HR can help in understanding how funds are set up and what criteria are used for employee eligibility.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes available.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.