How To Fix 5N272 - There is an existing, valid PW plan on &1 for this person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 272

• Message text: There is an existing, valid PW plan on &1 for this person

What causes this issue?

There is an existing, valid Eligibility for Permanent Invalidity Benefit
(Restrictions) Act plan for date &V1& and this person. You are not
allowed to create overlapping Eligibility for Permanent Invalidity
Benefit (Restrictions) Act records.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N272 - There is an existing, valid PW plan on &1 for this person ?

  The SAP error message 5N272, which states "There is an existing, valid PW plan on &1 for this person," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or personnel development when trying to create or modify a Personal Development Plan (PDP) or Performance Work (PW) plan for an employee. This error indicates that there is already a valid plan associated with the employee in question.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Plan: The primary cause of this error is that the employee already has an active or valid Personal Development Plan or Performance Work plan in the system.
  Data Entry: There may have been an attempt to create a new plan without first checking for existing plans.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system may be configured to prevent the creation of multiple plans for the same employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Plans: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data) and check if there is an existing PW plan for the employee.
  Review the details of the existing plan to determine if it is still valid or if it needs to be updated.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Plan:
  
  If the existing plan is outdated or no longer needed, you may need to modify or delete it before creating a new one.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR: 
  
  If you are unsure about the existing plans or how to proceed, consult with your HR department or the person responsible for personnel administration in your organization.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: 
  
  If you believe that the error is due to system configuration, you may need to involve your SAP Basis or technical team to review the settings related to PW plans.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), or any specific transaction for managing PW plans.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Personal Development Plans and Performance Work plans for additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to create or modify plans in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5N272 and manage the PW plans effectively.