How To Fix 3L217 - You must not indicate IMSS affiliation number for this type of relation

3L217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: You must not indicate IMSS affiliation number for this type of relation

What causes this issue?

You have specified a IMSS registration number in a IMSS relationship
where it was not necessary.

System Response

The system interrupts the program run.

How to fix this error?

Delete the IMSS registration number or select another type of
relationship.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3L217 - Details

• The SAP error message 3L217, which states "You must not indicate IMSS affiliation number for this type of relation," typically occurs in the context of managing employee data, particularly when dealing with social security or health insurance affiliations in Mexico.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to enter an IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social) affiliation number for a relationship type that does not require or allow it. The IMSS affiliation number is specifically tied to certain types of employee relationships, and if the relationship type does not correspond to an employee who is affiliated with IMSS, the system will generate this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Relationship Type: Verify the relationship type you are trying to assign to the employee. Ensure that it is appropriate for the IMSS affiliation. For example, if the relationship type is for a non-employee or a type that does not require