How To Fix 5M621 - The CPR number &1 was already specified for employee number &2

5M621 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 621

• Message text: The CPR number &1 was already specified for employee number &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a CPR number that was already specified for another
employee number.
As the CPR number is clear and is only assigned to one person, this
could be an error.

System Response

A warning message is displayed

How to fix this error?

If you want to hire the employee under several contracts, you can
ignore this warning.
Otherwise, you should check the CPR numbers for both employees.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M621 - The CPR number &1 was already specified for employee number &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5M621 indicates that there is a conflict with the CPR (Central Person Register) number for a specific employee. This error typically arises when you attempt to assign a CPR number to an employee that has already been assigned to another employee in the system. The CPR number is a unique identifier used in Denmark for individuals, and it is crucial for various HR and payroll processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate CPR Number: The primary cause of this error is that the CPR number you are trying to assign to an employee is already associated with another employee in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the same CPR number being entered for multiple employees.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in duplicate CPR numbers being imported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify CPR Number: Check the CPR