How To Fix 3L157 - Flag an official format for IMSS wage modification notification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Flag an official format for IMSS wage modification notification

What causes this issue?

No official format was selected for the IMSS wage change notification.

System Response

The system interrupts report execution.

How to fix this error?

Select at least one of the following official formats to perform the
IMSS wage change notifications:
Sapscript.
IMSS - Affiliated data file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L157 - Flag an official format for IMSS wage modification notification ?

  The SAP error message 3L157, which states "Flag an official format for IMSS wage modification notification," typically relates to the integration of SAP with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) for wage reporting and modifications. This error usually occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or data required for generating the wage modification notifications that need to be sent to IMSS.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration set up for the IMSS wage modification notifications.
  Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee records that are required for the notification.
  Format Issues: The output format for the wage modification notification may not be correctly defined or flagged in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the transaction related to IMSS notifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the IMSS integration settings are correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the relevant customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  Verify that the official format for wage modification notifications is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee master data for any missing or incorrect information that may be required for the wage modification notification.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including salary details, employment status, and other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Set Output Format:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (such as PC00_MXX_IMSS) and ensure that the output format for the IMSS wage modification notification is flagged correctly.
  If necessary, consult the documentation or your SAP support team to ensure that the correct format is being used.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to IMSS notifications.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the wage modification notification can be generated without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring IMSS notifications.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to payroll processing in Mexico and IMSS integration for detailed steps and requirements.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3L157 and successfully generate the IMSS wage modification notifications.