How To Fix 3I184 - Inconsistency in infotype &1 on dates &2 - &3 for employee &4

3I184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Inconsistency in infotype &1 on dates &2 - &3 for employee &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I184 - Inconsistency in infotype &1 on dates &2 - &3 for employee &4 ?

  The SAP error message 3I184 indicates an inconsistency in an infotype for a specific employee regarding the date range specified. This error typically arises when there are overlapping records or gaps in the date ranges of infotypes, which can lead to inconsistencies in the employee's data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Date Ranges: There may be multiple records in the same infotype for the same employee that have overlapping date ranges.
  Gaps in Date Ranges: There might be missing records for certain periods, leading to gaps in the employee's data.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors can lead to inconsistencies in the infotype records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies may have been introduced during the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Records: Review the infotype records for the specified employee (employee &4) and check the date ranges for overlaps or gaps.
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)