5G843 - More than one SSP1(L) record for employment period & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 843

• Message text: More than one SSP1(L) record for employment period & to &

What causes this issue?

More than one Infotype 85 SSP1(L) record is present in an employment
period. As SSP1(L) records contain the number of SSP days from a
previous employment, only one should ever appear per employment period.

System Response

Conversion will be performed, using the first SSP1(L) found.

How to fix this error?

Check that the first SSP1(L) record in this employment period matches
the information on the employee's SSP1(L) form.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G843 - More than one SSP1(L) record for employment period & to & ?

  The SAP error message 5G843 indicates that there is more than one SSP1(L) record for a specific employment period in the system. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with statutory sick pay (SSP) in the UK.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system finds multiple records for the same employee's SSP1(L) for a given employment period. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate SSP records created for the same period, possibly due to incorrect data entry or system processing errors.
  Incorrect Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system, it might have resulted in duplicate records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll system that allow for multiple records to be created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant database tables (e.g., T5UKA for SSP records) and check for duplicate entries for the employee in question.
  Identify the records that are causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Delete or Correct Duplicate Records:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or correct the unnecessary records. This can typically be done through transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or by using specific programs designed to clean up duplicate records.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent the creation of duplicate records in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the payroll processes correctly.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SSP1(L) Record: This record is related to the statutory sick pay in the UK, which is a payment made to employees who are off work due to illness.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SE16 (Data Browser) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5G843 in your SAP system.