How To Fix 3P105 - Error when reading Social Security contribution rates for subtype &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3P -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Error when reading Social Security contribution rates for subtype &.

What causes this issue?

An error occured when reading the Social Security Statutory and Company
contribution rate tables for the specified subtype.

System Response

It is an error. Cannot proceed with this infotype for this personnel
number.

How to fix this error?

Contact the administrator.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3P105 - Error when reading Social Security contribution rates for subtype &. ?

  The SAP error message 3P105 indicates an issue with reading Social Security contribution rates for a specific subtype. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when the system is unable to retrieve the necessary contribution rates for calculating payroll deductions related to Social Security.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the required configuration for the Social Security contribution rates for the specified subtype is missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Subtype: The subtype referenced in the error message may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the employee or the payroll area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required configuration data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the IMG under Payroll settings).
  Ensure that the Social Security contribution rates for the specified subtype are correctly defined and active.
  If necessary, create or update the contribution rates.
  
  
  
  Verify Subtype:
  
  Confirm that the subtype mentioned in the error message is valid and correctly configured.
  Check if the subtype is linked to the correct payroll area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data to ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to Social Security contributions.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration and master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG), PA30 (to view or maintain employee master data), or PC00_MXX_CEDT (to run payroll).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring Social Security contributions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 3P105 error in your SAP system.