How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW121 - Formula &1 already exists

HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW - Message Class for SASAC Report Management Tool

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Formula &1 already exists

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HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW121 - Details

• The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW121 with the description "Formula &1 already exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) when you are trying to create or modify a formula that already exists in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of payroll processing or when working with wage types and calculation rules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create a new formula with a name that is already in use by an existing formula.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the formula repository, which the system does not allow.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Formulas:
  
  Navigate to the formula management area in SAP (usually found in the payroll or wage type configuration).
  Search for the formula using the name indicated in the error message (replace &1 with the actual formula name).
  If the formula exists, you can either modify it if