How To Fix 5V240 - Requested person occurs more than once!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Requested person occurs more than once!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V240 - Requested person occurs more than once! ?

  The SAP error message 5V240 ("Requested person occurs more than once") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when there is an attempt to assign a person (employee) to a position or role that already has that person assigned. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or updating employee records, assigning roles, or managing organizational structures.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The most common cause is that the same person is being assigned to the same position or role multiple times.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in data entry where the same employee ID or personnel number is inadvertently entered more than once.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues in the configuration of the organizational management module that allows for duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the current assignments for the person in question. Use transaction codes like PPOME (for organizational management) or PA20 (for personnel administration) to check if the person is already assigned to the position or role.
  Remove Duplicates: If duplicates are found, remove the unnecessary assignments. Ensure that the person is only assigned once to the specific position or role.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to prevent duplicate entries in the future. This can include setting up validation rules in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your organization's configuration and processes.
  Error Logs: Check error logs for additional details that might help identify the root cause of the duplication.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PPOME (Change Organizational Structure), and PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error message 5V240 for any patches or updates that might address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to personnel assignments to avoid accidental duplicates.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.