Not according to EASA: AMC FCL Appendix 9 Section B
Quote:
CONTENT OF THE TRAINING/SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK
Section 3A shall be completed to revalidate a type or multi-engine class rating, VFR only, where the required experience of 10 route sectors within the previous 12 months has not been completed. Section 3A is not required if section 3B is completed.
That means that, for type or ME class ratings, if the route sectors haven't been completed, then Section 3A is mandatory (unless Section 3B is completed).
For SEP/TMG the requirement to complete Section 3A
does apply; Appendix 9 Section B 1 states:
In the case of single-pilot aeroplanes, with the exception of for single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes, the applicant shall pass all sections of the skill test or proficiency check.
Which obviously means, inter alia, passing Section 3A.