How To Fix 3L086 - Collision with infotype & subtype & & &

3L086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Collision with infotype & subtype & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L086 - Collision with infotype & subtype & & & ?

  The SAP error message 3L086 indicates a collision with an infotype and subtype in the context of personnel administration. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a record in a way that conflicts with existing records in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There is an attempt to create or change an infotype record that overlaps with an existing record for the same employee, infotype, and subtype.
  The date ranges of the records conflict, meaning that the new record's validity period overlaps with that of an existing record.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review the existing infotype records for the employee in question.
  Look specifically for the infotype and subtype mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Ranges:
  
  If you find overlapping records, you may need to adjust