How To Fix 5Q368 - Multiple personnel numbers found with last name & and first name &


5Q368 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5Q - Error Texts for Public Sector

  • Message number: 368

  • Message text: Multiple personnel numbers found with last name & and first name &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Q368 - Multiple personnel numbers found with last name & and first name & ?
    The SAP error message 5Q368 indicates that there are multiple personnel numbers associated with the same last name and first name in the system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Self-Service (ESS) scenarios, where the system is trying to identify a unique employee based on their name.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Names: There are multiple employees in the system with the same first name and last name. Data Entry Errors: Similar names may have been entered incorrectly or inconsistently, leading to duplicates. Testing or Legacy Data: If the system has been migrated from another system or has test data, it may contain duplicates.
    Solution: Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant tables (e.g., PA0001 for personnel data) to identify the personnel numbers associated with the same name. Clarify Employee Identity: If possible, use additional identifying information (like employee ID, date of birth, or department)

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