How To Fix 3G415 - Substitution with basic pay funding is not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Substitution with basic pay funding is not possible.

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to derive substitute funding from basic pay
funding. However, this was not possible as the derivation rule for
substitute funding is incorrectly stored in Customizing.

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 3G415 - Substitution with basic pay funding is not possible. ?

  The SAP error message 3G415 ("Substitution with basic pay funding is not possible") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration when there is an attempt to substitute one employee's pay with another's, but the system encounters issues with the funding configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises due to incorrect configuration in the payroll or personnel administration settings. This could involve the funding sources not being set up correctly for the employees involved.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee master records, such as pay scale, wage type, or funding information.
  Substitution Rules: The rules defined for substitution may not allow for the specific scenario being attempted, particularly if the funding source is not compatible with the basic pay.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for payroll and personnel administration. Ensure that the funding sources are correctly defined and that they allow for substitutions.
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the master data of both the employee being substituted and the employee providing the substitution. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including pay scale and wage types.
  Examine Substitution Rules: Look into the substitution rules defined in the system. Make sure that the rules allow for the type of substitution you are trying to perform.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct tests in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the issue is resolved before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema) to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.