How To Fix 3F616 - Only enter a bonus or a fixed bonus and a variable bonus


3F616 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

  • Message number: 616

  • Message text: Only enter a bonus or a fixed bonus and a variable bonus

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  • What causes this issue?

    Please enter a value in the Bonus or Bonus and Variable bonus fields.
    You may not make entries in both the Bonus field and the Bonus and
    Variable bonus fields.

    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?

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F616 - Only enter a bonus or a fixed bonus and a variable bonus ?
    The SAP error message 3F616 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically when dealing with bonus payments. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the way bonuses are being entered. The message suggests that you can only enter either a fixed bonus or a variable bonus, but not both at the same time.
    
    Cause: The error arises when: Both a fixed bonus and a variable bonus are entered for the same employee in the payroll system. The configuration settings in the payroll module do not allow for the simultaneous entry of both types of bonuses.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Review Bonus Entries: Check the payroll entry for the employee in question. Ensure that you are only entering either a fixed bonus or a variable bonus, but not both. Adjust Entries: If both types of bonuses have been entered, remove one of them based on

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