How To Fix 5C448 - Person has more than one child with the same date of birth

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 448

• Message text: Person has more than one child with the same date of birth

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Family Member/Dependents</> infotype (0021) contains children
with the same subtype and the same date of birth (such as twins). 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C448 - Person has more than one child with the same date of birth ?

  The SAP error message 5C448, which states "Person has more than one child with the same date of birth," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a data integrity issue where the system has detected multiple entries for children of the same person (employee) that share the same date of birth.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate records for children in the system. This can happen if data was entered incorrectly or if there was a system migration that resulted in duplicate records.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to the same child being entered multiple times with the same date of birth.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were created during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Access the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0021 for family members) in the SAP system and check for any duplicate entries for the same child.
  Look for children with the same name and date of birth.
  
  
  
  Delete or Correct Duplicate Records:
  
  If duplicates are found, you will need to delete or correct the duplicate entries. Ensure that you keep the correct record and remove any erroneous ones.
  Make sure to validate the data before making any deletions to avoid losing important information.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks during data entry to prevent future duplicates. This can include checks for existing records with the same name and date of birth.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Data Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the data is critical, consult with your HR department or the team responsible for data management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee data, or PA21 (Maintain Family/Dependents) to manage family member records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that provide additional guidance or fixes for known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on maintaining employee and dependent data to ensure compliance with data integrity rules.
  Training: Consider training for HR personnel on data entry best practices to minimize the occurrence of such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5C448 and maintain accurate records in your SAP system.