How To Fix 3O229 - EE has changed company, &1 didn't quit from previous company on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3O - HR: Messages for Taiwan

• Message number: 229

• Message text: EE has changed company, &1 didn't quit from previous company on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3O229 - EE has changed company, &1 didn't quit from previous company on &2 ?

  The SAP error message 3O229 indicates that an employee (represented by the employee number &1) has changed their company assignment, but they have not been properly terminated from their previous company on the specified date (&2). This situation typically arises in the context of personnel administration and can occur during actions such as employee transfers or changes in organizational assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Termination: The employee has not been marked as terminated in the previous company before the transfer to the new company.
  Incorrect Date: The date of the transfer may not align with the termination date in the previous company.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to inconsistencies in the employee's records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Status:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in SAP and verify their current status in the previous company.
  Ensure that the employee is marked as terminated if they have indeed left the previous company.
  
  
  
  Terminate Employee in Previous Company:
  
  If the employee has not been terminated, you need to process a termination action for the employee in the previous company.
  Use the appropriate transaction code (e.g., PA40) to initiate the termination process and ensure that the termination date is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Transfer Date:
  
  Ensure that the transfer date to the new company is after the termination date of the previous company.
  If necessary, adjust the dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct procedures or if the issue persists, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA40 (Personnel Actions), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to personnel administration and employee transfers for additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee records in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3O229 and ensure that the employee's records are accurate and up to date.