How To Fix 5Q461 - ZK01: Identification - child allowance number = personnel number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 461

• Message text: ZK01: Identification - child allowance number = personnel number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Q461 - ZK01: Identification - child allowance number = personnel number ?

  The SAP error message 5Q461 with the description "Identification - child allowance number = personnel number" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or conflict between the child allowance number and the personnel number in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The child allowance number may have been incorrectly entered or linked to the wrong personnel number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll or benefits module that leads to this conflict.
  Duplicate Entries: There could be duplicate entries in the database where the child allowance number is being used as a personnel number.
  Missing Data: Required data for either the child allowance or personnel number may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Check the entries for both the child allowance number and the personnel number in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment, Infotype 0021 for Family/Related Person).
  Correct Entries: If there are discrepancies, correct the entries to ensure that the child allowance number is unique and does not match any personnel number.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to payroll and child allowances to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that manage employee data, such as Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0021 (Family/Related Person).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit employee records.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error 5Q461 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.