How To Fix 3I018 - Marital status not consistent with infotype 2 (personal data)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Marital status not consistent with infotype 2 (personal data)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I018 - Marital status not consistent with infotype 2 (personal data) ?

  The SAP error message 3I018, which states "Marital status not consistent with infotype 2 (personal data)," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the marital status recorded in the employee's personal data (Infotype 2) and the marital status recorded in other related infotypes, such as Infotype 1 (Organizational Assignment) or Infotype 3 (Payroll Status).
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The marital status in Infotype 2 does not match the marital status in other infotypes. For example, if Infotype 2 indicates that the employee is "married," but Infotype 1 or Infotype 3 indicates "single," this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to conflicting information across different infotypes.
  Missing Updates: If an employee's marital status has changed (e.g., due to marriage or divorce) and the updates were not made consistently across all relevant infotypes, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data: Review the employee's records in Infotype 2 and other relevant infotypes (like Infotype 1 and Infotype 3) to identify where the inconsistency lies.
  
  Use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit the infotypes.
  
  
  
  Update Inconsistent Records: Make the necessary corrections to ensure that the marital status is consistent across all infotypes. For example, if the employee is married, ensure that all infotypes reflect this status.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary updates, save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct marital status or how to update the records, consult your HR documentation or reach out to your HR department for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 2 (Personal Data): This infotype contains basic personal information about the employee, including marital status, date of birth, and nationality.
  Infotype 1 (Organizational Assignment): This infotype includes information about the employee's position, organizational unit, and employment status.
  Infotype 3 (Payroll Status): This infotype contains payroll-related information, including tax status and marital status for payroll calculations.
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Regularly audit employee data to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  Train HR personnel on the importance of maintaining consistent data across infotypes to prevent such errors.
  Utilize SAP reports to identify and rectify inconsistencies proactively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3I018 and ensure that the employee's marital status is accurately reflected in the SAP system.