How To Fix 3L164 - It is not possible to calculate SDI in off-cycle payroll run

3L164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: It is not possible to calculate SDI in off-cycle payroll run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L164 - It is not possible to calculate SDI in off-cycle payroll run ?

  The SAP error message 3L164 indicates that the system is unable to calculate the Statutory Deductions and Income (SDI) during an off-cycle payroll run. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when certain prerequisites or configurations are not met.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema or the related configuration for off-cycle payroll runs may not be set up correctly to handle SDI calculations.
  Missing Data: Required data for the SDI calculation may be missing or incomplete. This could include employee master data, infotypes, or payroll results.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The off-cycle payroll run may be set for a period that does not align with the regular payroll processing, leading to discrepancies in the calculations.
  Customizations: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they may interfere with the standard SDI calculation logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll schema and ensure that the SDI calculation is included in the off-cycle payroll