How To Fix 5V321 - The receipt number exists already as a previously used Dimona number

5V321 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 321

• Message text: The receipt number exists already as a previously used Dimona number

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5V321 - Details

• The SAP error message 5V321, which states "The receipt number exists already as a previously used Dimona number," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly in relation to the Dimona reporting system in Belgium. Dimona is a declaration system used for reporting employee work and social security contributions to the Belgian authorities.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to submit a Dimona declaration with a receipt number that has already been used for a previous declaration. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The same receipt number is being reused for a new employee or a new period.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the receipt number or the associated employee data.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with how the system is configured to handle receipt numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Dimona Records: Verify if the receipt number you