How To Fix 5M160 - New garnishment type overwrites existing payee key.

5M160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 160

• Message text: New garnishment type overwrites existing payee key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M160 - New garnishment type overwrites existing payee key. ?

  The SAP error message 5M160, which states "New garnishment type overwrites existing payee key," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an attempt to create or modify a garnishment type that conflicts with an existing payee key in the system. This can happen when the system detects that the new garnishment type you are trying to create or modify is set to overwrite an existing entry, which can lead to data integrity issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Garnishment Type: You may be trying to create a new garnishment type that has the same key as an existing one.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of garnishment types in the system, leading to conflicts.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry while creating or modifying garnishment types can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Garnishment Types: Review the existing garnishment types in the system to ensure that the new garnishment type you