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Message type: E = Error
Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain
Message number: 891
Message text: Migration of IT &1 into IT &2 in client &3 has already been performed.
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The SAP error message 5G891 indicates that a migration of a specific Infotype (IT) from one structure to another has already been performed in the specified client. This typically occurs during the migration process of HR data, where certain Infotypes are being updated or migrated to a new format or structure.
Cause:
The error occurs when:
To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
Check Migration Status:
Review Migration Documentation:
Use Transaction Codes:
PA30
(Maintain HR Master Data) to check the Infotype records and confirm their status.SIMG
to access the Implementation Guide (IMG) and check the settings related to the Infotype.Consult with SAP Support:
Consider Data Consistency:
By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your migration process is correctly executed.
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