How To Fix 3L374 - There is no balance for this credit in the last payroll

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 374

• Message text: There is no balance for this credit in the last payroll

What causes this issue?

In the payroll results corresponding to the last period there is no
balance for this credit.

System Response

The system interrupts the program run.

How to fix this error?

Check if the credit has been settled. Check also if the credit has a
balance in the last payroll result.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L374 - There is no balance for this credit in the last payroll ?

  The SAP error message 3L374, which states "There is no balance for this credit in the last payroll," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a balance for a specific credit (such as a bonus, allowance, or other payroll-related credit) in the most recent payroll run for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  No Previous Payroll Run: The employee may not have been included in the last payroll run, resulting in no balances being carried forward.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly for the specific credit type, leading to the absence of balances.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data entries related to the employee's payroll information.
  Credit Type Not Processed: The specific credit type may not have been processed in the last payroll run, either due to configuration or because it was not applicable for that period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Review the payroll results for the employee in question to confirm whether the credit was processed in the last payroll run. You can do this by using transaction codes like PC_PAYRESULT or PE03.
  Run Payroll Again: If the employee was not included in the last payroll run, you may need to run the payroll again for that employee to ensure that all credits are processed correctly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the specific credit type in the payroll schema and ensure that it is set up correctly to process during payroll runs.
  Correct Data Entries: Ensure that all relevant data entries for the employee are complete and accurate. This includes checking infotypes related to payroll, such as infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the credit type in question and how it should be processed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC_PAYRESULT (Display Payroll Results).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and process payroll data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.