How To Fix 3F221 - A new base salary cannot be negative

3F221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 221

• Message text: A new base salary cannot be negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F221 - A new base salary cannot be negative ?

  The SAP error message 3F221 ("A new base salary cannot be negative") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee master data maintenance when an attempt is made to set a new base salary for an employee that is less than zero. This error is a validation check to ensure that salary values remain within acceptable ranges.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that a user has mistakenly entered a negative value for the base salary during a salary change or payroll adjustment.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be errors in the data that result in negative salary values.
  Calculation Errors: If the salary is being calculated based on other parameters (like deductions or bonuses), an error in the calculation logic could lead to a negative base salary.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll or HR