How To Fix 3W739 - Directive percentages and amounts override an entry in 'Directive Deemed'

3W739 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 739

• Message text: Directive percentages and amounts override an entry in 'Directive Deemed'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W739 - Directive percentages and amounts override an entry in 'Directive Deemed' ?

  The SAP error message 3W739, which states "Directive percentages and amounts override an entry in 'Directive Deemed'," typically occurs in the context of SAP's payroll or personnel administration modules. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the directive percentages and amounts that have been entered and the existing entries in the "Directive Deemed" field.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Entry Conflict: The error arises when the system detects that the percentages or amounts specified in a directive are conflicting with the existing entries in the "Directive Deemed" field. This can happen if:
  
  The directive percentages or amounts are not aligned with the rules or configurations set in the system.
  There are multiple directives that are trying to apply to the same employee or payroll period, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll or directive settings that do not allow for the specified percentages or amounts to be applied.
  
  
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