How To Fix 3L079 - Legal person associated to employer register & is duplicated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Legal person associated to employer register & is duplicated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L079 - Legal person associated to employer register & is duplicated ?

  The SAP error message 3L079 indicates that there is a duplication issue with the legal person associated with the employer register. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when managing employee data in SAP, particularly in countries where legal entities and employer registrations are strictly regulated.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error usually arises when there are multiple entries for the same legal person in the employer register. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry.
  Data migration issues where the same legal entity was imported multiple times.
  Changes in legal person data that were not updated correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the employer register settings in SAP, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Synchronization Problems: If the system is integrated with other systems (like HR or finance), discrepancies can occur if data is not synchronized properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the employer register and check for any duplicate entries for the legal person in question.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review employee records and associated legal persons.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which entry is correct and delete or merge the duplicates as necessary.
  Ensure that all relevant data is consistent and accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the employer register in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to prevent duplicates.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or HR configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it was executed correctly and that no duplicates were introduced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making corrections, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing HR data, such as PA20, PA30, SM37 (for job monitoring), and SE11 (for data dictionary).
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to the employer register and employee data.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR modules for further assistance.