How To Fix 3I111 - Invalid sequence of dates during the processing of employee &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Invalid sequence of dates during the processing of employee &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I111 - Invalid sequence of dates during the processing of employee & ?

  The SAP error message 3I111: Invalid sequence of dates during the processing of employee & typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the date sequences for an employee's records, such as infotypes (data records) that have overlapping or incorrectly ordered dates.
  Causes:
  
  Overlapping Dates: Two or more infotypes for the same employee have overlapping date ranges.
  Incorrect Date Sequence: The start date of a subsequent infotype is earlier than the end date of a previous infotype.
  Missing End Dates: An infotype may not have a proper end date, causing confusion in the date sequence.
  Incorrectly Maintained Records: Manual entries or data imports that do not follow the required date sequence can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records: Review the infotype records for the employee in question. Look for overlapping date ranges or incorrect sequences.
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the infotypes.
  
  
  
  Correct Date Entries: If you find overlapping or incorrectly sequenced dates, correct them by adjusting the start and end dates of the infotypes.
  
  Ensure that the end date of one infotype is before the start date of the next infotype.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Records: If necessary, delete or adjust the problematic infotype records to ensure that all date sequences are valid.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as PA41 (Change Employee Actions) to make necessary changes to the employee's records.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on maintaining infotype records and understanding date sequences.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the payroll or personnel action again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignment, and payroll data.
  Date Management: Proper date management is crucial in SAP HR to ensure that records are processed correctly and that there are no conflicts in employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR modules.