How To Fix 3I014 - Savings deduction and tax reduction rate not permitted simultaneously

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Savings deduction and tax reduction rate not permitted simultaneously

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I014 - Savings deduction and tax reduction rate not permitted simultaneously ?

  The SAP error message 3I014 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of savings deductions and tax reduction rates in the payroll processing. This error typically arises when both a savings deduction and a tax reduction rate are applied to the same employee or payroll period, which is not allowed according to the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The system is set up in such a way that it does not permit both a savings deduction and a tax reduction rate to be applied simultaneously. This is often due to legal or organizational policies that dictate how deductions and tax reductions should be handled.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be configured to handle both deductions correctly, leading to this error when processing payroll.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may have conflicting entries for deductions and tax reductions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data to ensure that only one of the two (savings deduction or tax reduction) is being applied. You may need to remove or adjust one of the entries.
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If both deductions are necessary, consult with your payroll configuration team to see if the payroll schema can be adjusted to allow for both deductions under specific conditions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific configuration settings that govern deductions and tax reductions.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the deductions are processed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  Legal Requirements: Ensure that any changes made comply with local labor laws and regulations regarding payroll deductions and tax reductions.
  User Training: Provide training for payroll administrators on how to manage deductions and tax reductions to prevent similar errors in the future.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring proper configuration and data management, you can resolve the issue and prevent it from recurring in future payroll runs.