How To Fix 3I221 - The limit date for benefit of emigrants is &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: The limit date for benefit of emigrants is &.

What causes this issue?

According to Article 12-A of Decree No. 258/XIII, the IRS reduction
benefit in 50% for emigrants that return to Portugal between January
2019 and Dezember 2020 has the limit date of 31.12.2013.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create the record with the ?Emigrant? field active.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I221 - The limit date for benefit of emigrants is &. ?

  The SAP error message 3I221, which states "The limit date for benefit of emigrants is &," typically relates to issues in the context of employee benefits, particularly for employees who are emigrating or have emigrated. This error often arises in the context of payroll processing or benefits administration within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message usually indicates that there is a problem with the limit date set for benefits related to emigrants. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The limit date for benefits may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's record, such as the emigration date or benefit eligibility dates.
  System Settings: The system settings for handling benefits for emigrants may not be aligned with the organization's policies or legal requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for benefits related to emigrants in the SAP system. Ensure that the limit date is correctly defined.
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's master data to ensure that all relevant fields (such as emigration date and benefit eligibility) are filled out correctly.
  Update Dates: If the limit date is incorrect, update it to reflect the correct date based on your organization's policies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding benefits for emigrants to ensure compliance.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR/Payroll for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that your organization is compliant with local laws and regulations regarding employee benefits for emigrants.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that benefits are processed correctly for emigrants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.