How To Fix 3W821 - Number is used for other skills prio with same plan version and org. unit

3W821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Number is used for other skills prio with same plan version and org. unit

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3W821 - Details

• The SAP error message 3W821 indicates that a specific number (likely a skill or qualification) is already being used for another skill priority within the same plan version and organizational unit. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of personnel development and skills management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The error arises when there is an attempt to assign a skill or qualification number that is already associated with another skill priority for the same organizational unit and plan version.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the skills or qualifications in the system, leading to conflicts.
  Data Integrity: The data might not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in how skills are assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the existing skill priorities for the specified organizational unit and plan version to identify where the number is already in use. You can do this by