How To Fix G4159 - Field MRULE has been filled before for table & for ABSCH &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Field MRULE has been filled before for table & for ABSCH &

What causes this issue?

for field ABSCH in TKB1A are different values of RIFIND available

System Response

System can not map record of TKB1A 1:1 to TKB6. Therefore it can not
assign a different value for field MRULE in TKB6 for the same ABSCH

How to fix this error?

Assign manually different ABSCH in TKB1A to different RIFIND. Create
mapped record in TKB6. For RIFIND = 1 (2, 3) in TKB1A fill field MRULE
in TKB6 with SAP1 (SAP2, SAP3).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4159 - Field MRULE has been filled before for table & for ABSCH & ?

  The SAP error message G4159 indicates that there is an issue with the field MRULE in a specific table related to the Absence (ABSCH) type. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to fill the MRULE field for a particular absence type, but it has already been filled previously, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The error usually occurs when there is an attempt to enter a value in the MRULE field for an absence type that has already been populated. This can happen during data entry or when processing records in batch jobs.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the absence types or rules that lead to this conflict.
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data has been manually altered, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the entries in the relevant table for the absence type (ABSCH) to see if the MRULE field has already been filled. If it has, you may need to adjust your data entry or processing logic to avoid duplication.
  Data Correction: If there are incorrect or duplicate entries, you may need to correct or delete the conflicting entries in the database.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the absence types and rules in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correct and that there are no conflicts in the rules defined for the absence types.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the program or transaction that is causing the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to review the absence records.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the processing of absence records.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.