How To Fix 3W279 - Employee has status &1, but no "Date Employed to"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Employee has status &1, but no "Date Employed to"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W279 - Employee has status &1, but no "Date Employed to" ?

  The SAP error message 3W279 indicates that there is an issue with an employee's status in the system. Specifically, it means that the employee has a status that requires a "Date Employed To" field to be filled in, but this field is currently empty. This can occur in various HR-related transactions, such as when trying to process payroll, manage employee records, or perform other HR functions.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee's status is set to a value that indicates they are no longer active (e.g., terminated, retired, etc.), but the system does not have a corresponding "Date Employed To" to indicate when their employment ended.
  Data Entry Error: The "Date Employed To" field may have been overlooked during data entry or updates to the employee's record.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require this field to be filled based on the employee's status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update Employee Record:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP system (usually through transaction codes like PA30 or PA40).
  Check the employee's status and ensure that the "Date Employed To" field is filled in appropriately. If the employee is terminated, this date should reflect the termination date.
  Save the changes to the employee record.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Status:
  
  If the employee is still active, consider changing their status to an active one (e.g., "Active Employee") if applicable.
  Ensure that the status change is appropriate and complies with company policies.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct status or date to enter, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and others that may be used to manage employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on managing employee statuses and the required fields for each status.
  
  By addressing the missing "Date Employed To" field, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with the necessary HR processes.