How To Fix 3N020 - Employer percent not permitted in Case &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3N - HR: Messages for Swedish Payroll

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Employer percent not permitted in Case &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3N020 - Employer percent not permitted in Case & ?

  The SAP error message 3N020 ("Employer percent not permitted in Case &") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employer contributions or percentages that are not allowed for a specific case or scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The error often arises due to incorrect configuration settings in the payroll schema or the specific payroll area. This could involve settings related to employer contributions, tax calculations, or benefit deductions.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: If the employee's master data or payroll data is incomplete or incorrect, it may lead to this error. For example, if the employer contribution percentage is not defined for a specific wage type or if the employee is not assigned to the correct payroll area.
  Incompatibility with Payroll Type: The employer percentage may not be applicable for the specific payroll type or case being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the employer contribution percentages are correctly defined for the relevant wage types and payroll areas.
  Review Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including any relevant infotypes that pertain to payroll and contributions.
  Adjust Payroll Schema: If necessary, adjust the payroll schema to accommodate the employer percentage. This may involve modifying the rules or conditions under which the employer percentage is applied.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its implications in your version of SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the calculations are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PE01 (Maintain Payroll Schema) to check and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.