How To Fix 3G040 - Type &1 is not valid for payroll reporting

3G040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Type &1 is not valid for payroll reporting

What causes this issue?

A function module in function group HRPS has been called up with
parameter &V1& as the type. This value is not permitted.

System Response

This is probably an error in the call-up program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3G040 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G040 indicates that there is an issue with the type of data being used for payroll reporting. Specifically, it means that the type specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not valid for the payroll reporting process.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll reporting configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an invalid type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an invalid type is being referenced.
  Missing or Incomplete Master Data: The employee master data or payroll-related data may be incomplete or missing necessary information.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the data types correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll reporting configuration in the SAP system to ensure that all types used are valid