How To Fix 5C097 - Children with different subtypes have the same date of birth

5C097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Children with different subtypes have the same date of birth

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Family Member/Dependents</> infotype (0021) contains children
with different subtypes but with the same date of birth. The child
cannot be uniquely identified in the system based on the date of birth.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Manually enter the SI number for the correct child into the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C097 - Children with different subtypes have the same date of birth ?

  The SAP error message 5C097, which states "Children with different subtypes have the same date of birth," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee data and family relationships.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there are multiple children (or dependents) associated with an employee who have the same date of birth but are classified under different subtypes. In SAP, subtypes are used to differentiate between various types of relationships or records (e.g., biological child, adopted child, stepchild, etc.). The system enforces a rule that prevents the entry of multiple records with the same date of birth for different subtypes to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Records: Check the employee's family data in the system. Look for children or dependents that have the same date of birth but are categorized under different subtypes.
  
  
  Modify Subtypes: If you