How To Fix 3P144 - No part month rounding for pro-rate based on working day or calendar day.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3P -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: No part month rounding for pro-rate based on working day or calendar day.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3P144 - No part month rounding for pro-rate based on working day or calendar day. ?

  The SAP error message 3P144 ("No part month rounding for pro-rate based on working day or calendar day") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management when the system is trying to calculate pro-rated amounts based on days worked or calendar days, but it encounters a situation where it cannot perform the rounding as expected.
  Cause:
  
  
  Pro-Rata Calculation Issues: The error usually arises when the system is set to calculate pro-rated amounts based on either working days or calendar days, but the configuration does not allow for part-month rounding. This can happen if:
  
  The employee's work schedule does not align with the expected calculation method.
  There are inconsistencies in the time data or absence records.
  The payroll configuration settings do not support the rounding method being applied.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The payroll schema or the specific rules for pro-rata calculations may not be set up correctly to handle part-month scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll schema and ensure that the pro-rata calculation rules are correctly configured. Look for settings related to rounding and part-month calculations.
  Ensure that the relevant infotypes (like IT0007 for planned working time, IT2001 for absence, etc.) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Adjust Work Schedule:
  
  Verify the employee's work schedule and ensure it is correctly defined. If the employee has a non-standard work schedule, consider adjusting it to align with the pro-rata calculation method.
  
  
  
  Review Time Data:
  
  Check the time data for the employee to ensure there are no discrepancies or missing entries that could affect the calculation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and pro-rata calculations for specific guidance on how to resolve this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. This will help confirm whether the changes made have resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.