How To Fix 3I048 - Interruption period cannot be longer than contribution period

3I048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Interruption period cannot be longer than contribution period

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3I048 - Details

• The SAP error message 3I048 ("Interruption period cannot be longer than contribution period") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee benefits, contributions, or interruptions in service. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency between the defined interruption period (e.g., a leave of absence) and the contribution period (e.g., the time the employee has been actively contributing to a pension or social security scheme).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The duration of the interruption period (e.g., sick leave, maternity leave, etc.) exceeds the duration of the contribution period. 
  There may be incorrect data entries in the employee's records regarding the contribution periods or interruption periods.
  The configuration settings in the system may not align with the business rules or legal requirements regarding contributions and interruptions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Records:
  
  Review the employee's contribution history and interruption records to ensure that