How To Fix 3F017 - Validity period lies outside the pay grade period

3F017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Validity period lies outside the pay grade period

What causes this issue?

You have specified a validity period for the pay grade level that lies
outside the corresponding pay grade's validity period.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the validity period accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F017 - Validity period lies outside the pay grade period ?

  The SAP error message 3F017 ("Validity period lies outside the pay grade period") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there is a mismatch between the validity period of a specific infotype record (like a pay grade) and the defined pay grade period in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Dates: The validity dates (start and end dates) of the infotype record (e.g., pay grade, salary, etc.) do not fall within the defined pay grade period.
  
  Configuration Issues: The pay grade period may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying infotype records can lead to this error.
  Changes in Pay Grade: If there have been recent changes to the pay grade structure or periods, existing records may no longer be valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the infotype record that is causing the error. Ensure that the