How To Fix 5Y186 - An Infotype 0160 with the same values already exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 186

• Message text: An Infotype 0160 with the same values already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y186 - An Infotype 0160 with the same values already exists. ?

  The SAP error message 5Y186 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an Infotype 0160 (which is typically related to "Employee Remuneration" or "Compensation") with values that already exist in the system. This error is a validation check to prevent duplicate entries for the same employee and the same Infotype.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to enter a new record in Infotype 0160 for an employee, but a record with the same key values (such as the same validity period, employee number, etc.) already exists.
  There may be a misunderstanding of the data entry requirements, leading to attempts to create duplicate records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if there is already an existing record for Infotype 0160 for the employee in question.
  Look for records with the same validity period and values.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Record:
  
  If a record already exists and you need to make changes, you should modify the existing record instead of creating a new one. Use PA30 to change the existing Infotype record.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Period:
  
  If you need to create a new record, ensure that the validity period does not overlap with existing records. Adjust the start and end dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines regarding Infotype 0160 to ensure you are following the correct procedures for data entry.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or HR module expert for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0160: This Infotype is used to manage employee remuneration details, including various compensation elements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display), PA30 (Maintain), and PA40 (Personnel Actions) for managing HR data.
  Data Integrity: Maintaining data integrity is crucial in HR systems, and SAP has built-in checks to prevent duplicate entries, which is why this error is triggered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.