How To Fix 5G069 - A Priority Court Order type & is already in existence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 069

• Message text: A Priority Court Order type & is already in existence

What causes this issue?

The system checks whether any priority court orders already exist. In
this case, there is a priority court order type &V1&.

System Response

The system will not make any student loan deductions until this
priority court order has been completely paid off. The system does not
automatically trigger (or re-trigger) the repayment of student loans
when the court order is re-paid.

How to fix this error?

You must delimit the end date for these priority court orders in the
<ZK>Court Orders/Student Loans</> infotype (0070), to the date when
they have been completely repaid, and enter this date as the start date
for student loan repayments.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G069 - A Priority Court Order type & is already in existence ?

  The SAP error message "5G069 A Priority Court Order type & is already in existence" typically indicates that there is an attempt to create a new priority court order in the system, but a court order of the same type already exists. This error is often encountered in modules related to legal or financial processes, such as SAP's Public Sector or Financial Accounting modules.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a court order of the same type has already been created in the system. This could be due to a user mistakenly trying to create a duplicate order.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or rules set up in the system that prevent the creation of multiple orders of the same type for a given case or entity.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with data integrity, where the system is not recognizing that the existing order is valid or active.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Orders: Before creating a new priority court order, check the existing orders in the system to confirm whether an order of the same type already exists. You can do this by querying the relevant tables or using transaction codes that display court orders.
  Modify Existing Order: If an existing order is found, consider whether it can be modified or updated instead of creating a new one. This may involve changing the status or details of the existing order.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or configuration settings related to court orders to understand the rules governing their creation and management.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for creating court orders to minimize the risk of duplicate entries.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you believe it is a system error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP's customer support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you view or manage court orders, such as S_P00_07000139 or S_P00_07000140.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage court orders effectively within your SAP system.