How To Fix 5D047 - Garnishment type & and number & were entered several times

5D047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Garnishment type & and number & were entered several times

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D047 - Garnishment type & and number & were entered several times ?

  The SAP error message 5D047 indicates that a garnishment type and number have been entered multiple times in the system. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, where garnishments (such as wage attachments or deductions) are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The same garnishment type and number are entered more than once for a single employee in the payroll system.
  There may be duplicate entries in the garnishment records for the employee, which violates the system's rules for unique garnishment entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data) and check the garnishment records for the employee in question.
  Look for any duplicate entries of the garnishment type and number.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicates, remove or deactivate the unnecessary entries. Ensure that only one active garnishment record exists for that type and number.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If duplicates are not