Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPAYAT_3347 - Releases from Work Infotype 
Message number: 004
Message text: Educational times must not last longer than 4 years in total
You can use multiple individual time segments for educational part-time
or educational leave. The start of the first time segment and the end of
the last time segment must not be more than four years apart.
The system considers all time segments together that have the same ID in
the <LS>Relationship</> field.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
The SAP error message HRPAYAT_3347004 indicates that there is an issue with the educational qualifications entered in the system. Specifically, it states that the total duration of educational qualifications must not exceed 4 years. This error typically arises in the context of employee master data or payroll processing when the system checks the validity of educational qualifications against predefined rules.
Cause: Excessive Duration: The total duration of the educational qualifications entered for an employee exceeds the allowed limit of 4 years. Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or overlapping entries in the educational qualifications that lead to an inflated total duration. Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that enforce this rule, which could be based on company policy or legal requirements.
Solution: Review Educational Qualifications: Check the educational qualifications entered for the employee in the system. Ensure that the total duration does not exceed 4 years. Navigate to the employee's master data and
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