How To Fix 70020 - Table T510F already contains currency &4 for pay scale &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 70 - HR: Messages in Master Data Reporting

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Table T510F already contains currency &4 for pay scale &1 &2 &3

What causes this issue?

Table T510F <LS>Assign Pay Scale -> Time Unit, Currency</> is not
properly maintained.
An entry with currency &4, the conversion currency, already exists in
this table for the pay scale (pay scale type &1, pay scale area &2, pay
scale indicator &3).

System Response

The program is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check table T510F <LS>Assign Pay Scale -> Time Unit, Currency</>. For
pay scales that have not yet been converted, you may either have no
entry for country grouping, pay scale type &1, pay scale area &2, and
pay scale indicator &3, or you may have only one entry with the old
country currency in table T500W <LS>Valid Country Currencies</>.
Correct the entry if necessary. Execute the report again.
You will find further information about pay scale currency conversion
in the documentation of report <DS:RE.RPUEMU00>RPUEMU00</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 70020 - Table T510F already contains currency &4 for pay scale &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message 70020, which states "Table T510F already contains currency &4 for pay scale &1 &2 &3," typically occurs in the context of payroll configuration. This error indicates that there is an attempt to insert a new entry into the T510F table (which is used for defining pay scale structures) for a specific pay scale area, pay scale type, and pay scale group, but an entry with the same currency already exists.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing entry in the T510F table for the specified pay scale area, pay scale type, and pay scale group with the same currency.
  Configuration Error: There may be a configuration error where the same pay scale structure is being defined multiple times inadvertently.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were manual entries made, it could lead to duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of the T510F table.
  Look for existing entries that match the pay scale area, pay scale type, pay scale group, and currency specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find a duplicate entry that is not needed, you can delete it or modify it as necessary.
  Ensure that the entry you want to keep is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that there are no conflicting entries being created.
  Check the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction under "Personnel Management" -> "Payroll" -> "Pay Scale" to ensure that the pay scale structures are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to pay scale configuration for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, test the payroll processing to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T510F: This table contains the pay scale data, including the currency and other relevant information for payroll processing.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE16/SE11: For viewing table entries.
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or support team for further assistance.