How To Fix 3E306 - Invalid pay frequency & entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Invalid pay frequency & entered

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid tax period frequency number in the
<LS>Frequency</> field.

System Response

The system cannot run the taxation program.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following pay frequencies:
7 - Weekly
14 - Fortnightly
28 - Four weekly
30 - Monthly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E306 - Invalid pay frequency & entered ?

  The SAP error message 3E306 indicates that there is an issue with the pay frequency that has been entered in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, where the pay frequency must be valid and correctly configured for the employee or payroll area.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Pay Frequency: The pay frequency entered does not match any of the predefined pay frequencies in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The pay frequency may not be properly configured in the payroll settings or may not be assigned to the employee's payroll area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the pay frequency code entered by the user.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the correct pay frequency assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pay Frequency Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the pay frequency is correctly defined in the payroll area.
  Ensure that the pay frequency is active and correctly mapped to the relevant payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (using transaction PA30) to ensure that the correct pay frequency is assigned.
  If necessary, update the employee's master data with the correct pay frequency.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the input data for any typographical errors. Ensure that the pay frequency code is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on valid pay frequencies and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to payroll configurations and employee master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR and Payroll.