How To Fix 3L814 - Contract limit date not yet specified in infotype 0041

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Contract limit date not yet specified in infotype 0041

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L814 - Contract limit date not yet specified in infotype 0041 ?

  The SAP error message 3L814: Contract limit date not yet specified in infotype 0041 typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when dealing with employee contracts. This error indicates that the system expects a limit date to be specified in the relevant infotype (0041) for the employee's contract, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a contract limit date in Infotype 0041 (Date Specifications). This infotype is used to manage various date-related information for an employee, including the start and end dates of contracts, which are crucial for determining the validity of the employee's contract.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the contract limit date is specified in Infotype 0041. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Select Infotype 0041:
  
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select Infotype 0041 (Date Specifications).
  
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Review the existing entries in Infotype 0041. Look for any missing or incomplete entries related to the contract limit date.
  
  
  
  Add or Update the Contract Limit Date:
  
  If the contract limit date is missing, you will need to add it. If it is present but incorrect, update it to the correct date.
  Ensure that the date you enter is valid and aligns with the employee's contract terms.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the infotype.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  After updating Infotype 0041, re-attempt the action that triggered the error message to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0041 (Date Specifications): This infotype is crucial for managing various date-related aspects of an employee's contract, including start and end dates, and any other relevant date specifications.
  Personnel Administration (PA): This module in SAP HR is responsible for managing employee data, including contracts, personal information, and employment history.
  Error Handling: If you continue to encounter issues after updating Infotype 0041, check for any other related infotypes or configurations that may be affecting the employee's contract status.
  
  If you are not authorized to make these changes or if the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your HR or SAP support team for further assistance.