How To Fix 3I246 - Period &1 in &2 not processed: Selected company diff.employee company

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Period &1 in &2 not processed: Selected company diff.employee company

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I246 - Period &1 in &2 not processed: Selected company diff.employee company ?

  The SAP error message 3I246 indicates that there is an issue with the processing of a period in a specific company code due to a difference in the employee's company code. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management when the employee's data does not align with the company code being processed.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Employee Company Code Mismatch: The employee is assigned to a different company code than the one being processed in the payroll or time evaluation run.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or time management settings that do not allow for processing across different company codes.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be incorrect data entries in the employee master data, such as the company code or organizational assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30) and verify the company code assigned to the employee.
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct company code that matches the one being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the system is set up to handle employees across different company codes if that is intended.
  Ensure that the payroll area and other related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Processing Parameters:
  
  If you are processing payroll for multiple company codes, ensure that the selection criteria in the payroll run are correctly set to include only the relevant employees for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll processing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 3I246 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll processing and employee master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3I246 in SAP.