How To Fix 3F226 - Category is not allowed for variable compensation adjustment type

3F226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Category is not allowed for variable compensation adjustment type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F226 - Category is not allowed for variable compensation adjustment type ?

  The SAP error message 3F226 indicates that a specific category is not allowed for the variable compensation adjustment type you are trying to use. This error typically arises in the context of SAP SuccessFactors or SAP HCM when dealing with variable compensation plans.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The category you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific adjustment type.
  Incompatibility: The category may not be compatible with the selected variable compensation adjustment type. Each adjustment type may have specific categories that are allowed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect category is selected for the adjustment type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for variable compensation in your SAP system.
  Verify that the category you are trying to use is indeed allowed for the specific