How To Fix 3P006 - Number of children for child allowance is greater than &

3P006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3P -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Number of children for child allowance is greater than &

What causes this issue?

Number of children entered is greater than the limit as set in table
T511k.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

1. Proceed with number as entered (OR)
2. Correct entry according to the limit set in table T511K.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3P006 - Number of children for child allowance is greater than & ?

  The SAP error message 3P006 indicates that the number of children for whom child allowance is being processed exceeds the allowed limit set in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with family benefits or allowances.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the number of children entered in the system for a specific employee exceeds the maximum number allowed for child allowance calculations. This limit is usually defined in the configuration settings of the SAP system, and it can vary based on organizational policies or legal regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to child allowances. This can typically be found in the payroll or benefits configuration area.
  Look for the maximum number of children allowed for child allowance and adjust it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that