How To Fix 5C446 - SI number exists in delimited records of infotype 21 for child number &1

5C446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 446

• Message text: SI number exists in delimited records of infotype 21 for child number &1

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Family Member/Dependents</> infotype (0021) contains delimited
records for this child number. An SI number is already specified in at
least one of these delimited records.

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 correct SI number into the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C446 - SI number exists in delimited records of infotype 21 for child number &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5C446 indicates that there is a conflict with the Social Insurance (SI) number for a child in the delimited records of Infotype 21 (which is typically used for storing family-related data, such as dependents). This error occurs when the system detects that the SI number for a child already exists in the records, leading to a duplication issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate SI Number: The primary cause of this error is that the SI number you are trying to enter for a child already exists in the system for another record. This could happen if:
  
  The SI number was previously entered for another child or dependent.
  There was an attempt to enter the same child multiple times with the same SI number.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in data entry, such as entering the wrong SI number or incorrectly associating it with a child.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Review the existing records