How To Fix 5K717 - &4 - Existing infotype record(s) detected

5K717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 717

• Message text: &4 - Existing infotype record(s) detected

What causes this issue?

Existing records for this Infotype have been detected.

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

System Response

During conversion, the system expects a "blank slate" in the target
Infotype range. If records already exist for this Infotype, some
Business Logic errors/warnings which are returned during the conversion
may be misleading.
In Test mode, the Conversion program will detect existing records and
report their existence in the Message Log.
In Production mode, the Conversion program will delete any existing
Infotype records automatically, and report this deletion in the Message
Log.

How to fix this error?

Delete the existing records and run the report again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K717 - &4 - Existing infotype record(s) detected ?

  The SAP error message "5K717 &4 - Existing infotype record(s) detected" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an infotype record in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, and there are existing records for the same infotype that conflict with the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Records: The error indicates that there are already existing records for the specified infotype for the employee or object you are trying to modify. This can happen if you are trying to create a new record for a period that overlaps with an existing record.
  Date Overlap: The date range of the new record you are trying to create or modify overlaps with the date range of an existing record.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error can also arise from incorrect data entry or configuration issues in the infotype.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or