How To Fix 5G175 - Infotype record (0085) already exists for this period

5G175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Infotype record (0085) already exists for this period

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5G175 - Details

• The SAP error message 5G175 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an infotype record (specifically infotype 0085, which is related to "Employee Remuneration" or "Compensation") for a period where a record already exists. This typically occurs when you try to enter a new record for a time frame that overlaps with an existing record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that there is already an existing record for the same employee and the same period in infotype 0085.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range you are trying to enter may overlap with an existing record.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in the data entry process, leading to an attempt to create a record that conflicts with existing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if there is already a record for infotype