How To Fix 3I249 - Period &1 in &2 not processed: Inactive employee.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Period &1 in &2 not processed: Inactive employee.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I249 - Period &1 in &2 not processed: Inactive employee. ?

  The SAP error message 3I249 indicates that a specific period for an employee is not processed because the employee is inactive. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management when the system attempts to process data for an employee who is not currently active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may have been terminated, placed on leave, or otherwise marked as inactive in the system.
  Incorrect Period: The period being processed may not align with the employee's active status.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry that led to the employee being incorrectly marked as inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Status: 
  
  Go to the employee master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30) and verify the employee's status. If the employee is inactive, determine if they should be reactivated.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Employee: 
  
  If the employee should be active, you can change their status back to active using the appropriate transaction (e.g., PA40 for personnel actions).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Period: 
  
  Ensure that the payroll period being processed is valid for the employee. If the employee is inactive for that period, you may need to exclude them from the payroll run.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR: 
  
  If you are unsure about the employee's status or the reason for inactivity, consult with your HR department for clarification.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: 
  
  If this error occurs frequently, review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that inactive employees are handled correctly during payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling employee statuses and payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3I249 and ensure that payroll processing runs smoothly.