How To Fix HR001PL008 - The PESEL number & already exist for employee no. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR001PL - HR: Messages for Poland

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The PESEL number & already exist for employee no. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR001PL008 - The PESEL number & already exist for employee no. & ?

  The SAP error message HR001PL008 indicates that there is a duplicate PESEL number (a Polish national identification number) for an employee in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or update an employee record with a PESEL number that is already associated with another employee.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The PESEL number you are trying to enter already exists in the system for another employee.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been duplicates that were not resolved.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors can lead to attempts to create duplicate records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use the SAP transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to search for the employee using the PESEL number. This will help you identify if the number is indeed associated with another employee.
  
  
  
  Correct the PESEL Number: 
  
  If the PESEL number is incorrect, update it to the correct one for the employee you are trying to create or modify.
  
  
  
  Merge Records: 
  
  If you find that two employees have the same PESEL number due to a data entry error, you may need to merge the records or correct the duplicate entry.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Data Management Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your HR department or the team responsible for data management to ensure compliance with data integrity policies.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If this issue arises frequently, consider conducting a data cleanup to identify and resolve duplicate PESEL numbers in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PESEL Number: The PESEL (Powszechny Elektroniczny System Ewidencji Ludnosci) is a national identification number used in Poland, which is unique to each citizen and resident.
  SAP HR Module: This error is specific to the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, which manages employee data and related processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions) for managing employee records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HR001PL008 error and ensure that employee records are correctly maintained in the SAP system.