How To Fix 3L042 - Proportional payment may only be made before December

3L042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Proportional payment may only be made before December

What causes this issue?

The proportional payment corresponding to the Christmas bonus can only
be made before December as stated in the applicable law.

System Response

The system interrupts the report run.

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid month.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L042 - Proportional payment may only be made before December ?

  The SAP error message 3L042 indicates that a proportional payment can only be made before December. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to process a proportional payment after the allowed period (i.e., after December). This restriction is often set in the system to ensure compliance with financial regulations or internal policies regarding payment schedules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Payment Date: Ensure that the payment date you are trying to process is before December. If it is after December, you will need to adjust the payment date accordingly.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If you believe that the payment should be allowed after December, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings related to payment terms, fiscal year settings, or any specific business rules