How To Fix 3F001 - Enter either an absolute value or a percentage for the reference salary

3F001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter either an absolute value or a percentage for the reference salary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F001 - Enter either an absolute value or a percentage for the reference salary ?

  The SAP error message 3F001 indicates that there is an issue with the input for the reference salary in a compensation-related transaction. This error typically occurs when the system expects a value for the reference salary but does not receive a valid input. The message specifically states that you need to enter either an absolute value (a specific amount) or a percentage.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The reference salary field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Invalid Format: The input provided does not conform to the expected format (e.g., entering text instead of a number).
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up to accept the values being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you are entering a valid absolute value (e.g., 50000) or a percentage (e.g., 10%). Make sure there are no extra spaces or invalid characters.
  Field Requirements: Verify if the field is mandatory and ensure that you are providing the required