How To Fix 5U794 - Child &1 &2 already informed in this garnishment.

5U794 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 794

• Message text: Child &1 &2 already informed in this garnishment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U794 - Child &1 &2 already informed in this garnishment. ?

  The SAP error message 5U794, which states "Child &1 &2 already informed in this garnishment," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically when dealing with garnishments related to child support or similar deductions. This error indicates that the system has detected that the specified child (identified by &1 and &2, which are placeholders for the child's identification details) has already been included in a garnishment process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the same child has been entered multiple times for garnishment processing within the same payroll period or garnishment case.
  Incorrect Data: There may be incorrect or incomplete data in the garnishment records that leads the system to believe that the child has already been processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the garnishment types or rules in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Garnishment Records: Check the garnishment records for the employee in