How To Fix 1H036 - Double Entry for Position Type & (Please Correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1H - BKK: Scheck-/Wechselverwaltung

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Double Entry for Position Type & (Please Correct)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1H036 - Double Entry for Position Type & (Please Correct) ?

  The SAP error message 1H036 ("Double Entry for Position Type & (Please Correct)") typically occurs in the context of position management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with organizational management (OM) or personnel administration (PA). This error indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a specific position type in the system, which violates the constraints set for position management.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Position Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are two or more entries for the same position type in the system. This can happen if a position was created multiple times or if there was an error during data entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the position types in the system, leading to conflicts.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were introduced during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PPOME for organizational management) and check for any duplicate entries for the position type in question.
  If duplicates are found, you will need to delete or correct the unnecessary entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for position types is set up correctly in the system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (Customizing).
  Check the settings under "Personnel Management" and "Organizational Management" to ensure that position types are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the error arose from data migration, perform a data cleanup to remove any duplicates or incorrect entries.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant database tables and identify duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to position management and error 1H036 for any specific guidelines or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Structure), PPOSE (Display Organizational Structure), and others related to position management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to position types and organizational structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1H036 in your SAP system.