How To Fix 3P412 - Deleting Infotype record might create inconsistencies!

3P412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3P -

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Deleting Infotype record might create inconsistencies!

What causes this issue?

You are deleting a <LS>Sequence No.</>

System Response

The <ZK><LS>Personal IDs</></> Infotype (0185) Subtype (05) record is
not deleted for the selected employee.

How to fix this error?

Sequence numbers are allocated for a group of employees who belong to
same Employer Tax ID. Deleting one <LB><LS>Sequence no.</></> can
create inconsistency in the sort order for the entire group of
employees.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3P412 - Deleting Infotype record might create inconsistencies! ?

  The SAP error message 3P412 ("Deleting Infotype record might create inconsistencies") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a record from an infotype (such as employee data) that is linked to other records or processes in the system. This error is a warning that indicates that the deletion could lead to data inconsistencies, which may affect reporting, payroll, or other HR processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Dependencies: The infotype record you are trying to delete may have dependencies on other records. For example, if the infotype is related to payroll, deleting it could affect payroll calculations.
  Time Constraints: The record may be within a time frame that is still relevant for reporting or processing.
  Related Infotypes: Other infotypes may reference the record you are trying to delete, leading to potential inconsistencies.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that prevent the deletion of certain records to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Dependencies: Before deleting