How To Fix 5C744 - Employee &2 already has an account (&1) in fund &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 744

• Message text: Employee &2 already has an account (&1) in fund &3

What causes this issue?

An employee may only be assigned one account for every fund and account
type at any one time.
However an account &V1& exists for fund &V3& that is assigned for at
least one day to employee &V2&.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C744 - Employee &2 already has an account (&1) in fund &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5C744 indicates that there is an issue with an employee's account in a specific fund. The message states that the employee (identified by &2) already has an account (identified by &1) in the specified fund (identified by &3). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or Fund Management modules.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Account Creation: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to create or assign a new account for an employee who already has an existing account in the specified fund.
  Data Entry Error: It may also occur due to incorrect data entry or configuration settings that allow for duplicate accounts.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent multiple accounts for the same employee in a specific fund, leading to this error when a violation occurs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Accounts: Verify if the employee already has an account in the specified fund. You can do this by checking the employee's records in the system.
  Review Data Entry: Ensure that the data being entered is correct and does not attempt to create a duplicate account.
  Modify or Delete Existing Account: If the employee needs a new account, consider modifying or deleting the existing account if it is no longer needed.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the system to ensure they align with your organization's policies regarding employee accounts and fund management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to view or modify employee accounts, such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the appropriate permissions to view and modify employee accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5C744 and manage employee accounts effectively within the SAP system.