How To Fix 56_S4003 - Empl. number &1: Ref. Vend. for IT1 comp. code also used for IT17 comp.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56_S4 - Travel in S4

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Empl. number &1: Ref. Vend. for IT1 comp. code also used for IT17 comp.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56_S4003 - Empl. number &1: Ref. Vend. for IT1 comp. code also used for IT17 comp. ?

  The SAP error message 56_S4003 typically indicates a conflict in the employee number assignment related to the infotype (IT) records in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. Specifically, this error arises when an employee number is being used as a reference vendor in the context of infotype 1 (IT001) and also in infotype 17 (IT017), which is related to the assignment of a vendor to an employee.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Conflicting Assignments: The employee number is being referenced in both infotype 1 and infotype 17, which is not allowed. This can happen if the employee is set up as a vendor in the system, and there is an attempt to create or modify records that conflict with this setup.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the employee master records, where the same employee number is being used in multiple contexts that are not compatible.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the infotype records for the employee number in question.
  Look specifically at infotype 1 (Basic Data) and infotype 17 (Vendor Data) to see if there are conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If the employee is incorrectly set up as a vendor, you may need to remove or correct the vendor assignment in infotype 17.
  If the employee should not be a vendor, ensure that the vendor assignment is deleted or modified accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your HR department or SAP support team to ensure that the changes align with your organization's policies and data management practices.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to employee and vendor assignments to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the employee number again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HCM that store specific types of information about employees. Infotype 1 (IT001) typically contains basic employee data, while infotype 17 (IT017) is used for vendor-related information.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 56_S4003 in your SAP system.