How To Fix 3P003 - Children born before 1979 plus children born after 1979 must be <= &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3P -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Children born before 1979 plus children born after 1979 must be <= &.

What causes this issue?

The number of children born before or within 1979 or aodpted before
1979 is less than 3. Therefore, the number of children born after or
adopted within or after 1979 is allowed. However, the total number of
children allowed for the tax allowance has to be less than or equal to
3.

System Response

Contact person responsible for the payroll information.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3P003 - Children born before 1979 plus children born after 1979 must be <= &. ?

  The SAP error message 3P003 typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there is an issue with the date of birth of children entered in the system. This error specifically indicates that there is a conflict with the dates of birth for children that are being recorded in the system, particularly when it comes to the distinction between children born before and after the year 1979.
  Cause:
  The error message 3P003 is triggered when:
  
  There are children recorded in the system with birth dates that do not comply with the expected logic. For example, if there are children with birth dates before 1979 and others with birth dates after 1979, the system expects that the number of children born after 1979 must be less than or equal to the number of children born before 1979.
  This could be due to incorrect data entry or a misunderstanding of the rules governing the recording of children in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Review the Data: Check the records of the children associated with the employee in question. Ensure that the birth dates are entered correctly and that they follow the expected logic.
  Adjust the Records: If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the birth dates or the number of children recorded. Ensure that the number of children born after 1979 does not exceed the number of children born before 1979.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines related to personnel administration and payroll to understand the specific rules that apply to the recording of children.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context on how to handle it.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in your SAP system related to family data and personnel administration to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the data is processed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.