How To Fix 3Q013 - Part Timer must be checked/ticked if entering the Principal Employer

3Q013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3Q - HR : Messages for Hong Kong

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Part Timer must be checked/ticked if entering the Principal Employer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3Q013 - Part Timer must be checked/ticked if entering the Principal Employer ?

  The SAP error message 3Q013 indicates that when entering a Principal Employer in the system, the "Part Timer" checkbox must be checked or ticked. This error typically arises in the context of employee master data management, particularly when dealing with part-time employees and their association with a principal employer.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires that if you are entering a Principal Employer for an employee, you must also specify whether that employee is a part-timer. This is likely a validation rule in the SAP system to ensure that the data entered is consistent and complete, especially in relation to payroll and benefits processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Employee Master Data: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you are entering or editing the employee's master data (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  
  
  Locate the Part Timer Checkbox: In the employee's data screen, look for the checkbox