How To Fix 5Z463 - Spouse component already exists in the validity period

5Z463 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Spouse component already exists in the validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z463 - Spouse component already exists in the validity period ?

  The SAP error message 5Z463, which states "Spouse component already exists in the validity period," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee master data management. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a spouse relationship for an employee, but a spouse relationship already exists for the same validity period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The system has detected that there is already an existing spouse relationship for the employee within the specified validity period.
  Incorrect Dates: The validity dates for the new spouse entry may overlap with an existing spouse entry.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate spouse record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the employee's existing relationships in the system to confirm if a spouse relationship already exists. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data and checking the relevant infotype (usually