How To Fix 5I087 - New record for SUPER fund & is already available for the employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5I - HR-PA: Reserved for International Version (Australia)

• Message number: 087

• Message text: New record for SUPER fund & is already available for the employee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5I087 - New record for SUPER fund & is already available for the employee ?

  The SAP error message 5I087, which states "New record for SUPER fund & is already available for the employee," typically occurs in the context of managing superannuation (retirement fund) records for employees in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a new superannuation record for an employee when a record for the same superannuation fund already exists.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing superannuation record for the employee with the same fund details.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering the same fund details again when they should be updated instead.
  Timing Issues: If the system is set to process records in a certain order, there may be timing issues where a record is being created while another is still being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Verify the existing superannuation records for the employee. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data and checking the superannuation fund details.
  Update Instead of Create: If a record already exists, you may need to update the existing record instead of trying to create a new one. This can usually be done through the employee's infotype for superannuation.
  Delete Duplicate Records: If there are duplicate records that should not exist, you may need to delete the unnecessary ones. Ensure that you have the proper authorizations and that you follow your organization's data management policies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines for managing superannuation records, as there may be specific procedures to follow.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0014: In SAP, superannuation details are typically managed in Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions). Familiarize yourself with this infotype to manage superannuation records effectively.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit employee records in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to superannuation processing that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message 5I087 effectively.