How To Fix 3N081 - Check employee no. &1 from &2 to &3 manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Check employee no. &1 from &2 to &3 manually

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3N081 - Check employee no. &1 from &2 to &3 manually ?

  The SAP error message 3N081 ("Check employee no. &1 from &2 to &3 manually") typically occurs in the context of HR or payroll processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the employee number range being processed, and it suggests that the system has detected a problem with the employee numbers being used in a specific operation, such as payroll processing or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Employee Number Range: The employee numbers being processed fall outside the defined range in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for employee number ranges may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the employee records in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Number Range:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA20 or PA30) and manually check the employee numbers in the specified range.
  Ensure that the employee numbers exist and are active in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for employee number ranges in the system. This can typically be done in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant HR module.
  Ensure that the number ranges are correctly defined and that there are no gaps or overlaps.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the employee master data.
  Use transaction codes like PU01 or PU03 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee records. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and others that may be used to manage employee records.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 3N081 for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the 3N081 error message in SAP.