How To Fix HREFIGB020 - Form updates more than one infotype; select all related records

HREFIGB020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREFIGB - Messages for Electronic-Filing

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Form updates more than one infotype; select all related records

What causes this issue?

As the selected form updates more than one infotype, more than one
record exists in the work list.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

From the work list, select all related records (as they must be updated
together).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREFIGB020 - Form updates more than one infotype; select all related records ?

  The SAP error message HREFIGB020 typically occurs when you are trying to update multiple infotypes for a personnel record in a single action, but the system requires you to select all related records before proceeding. This error is common in HR-related transactions where multiple infotypes are involved, such as when updating employee data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system detects that the update operation affects more than one infotype, and it requires the user to explicitly select all relevant records to ensure data integrity. This is a safeguard to prevent partial updates that could lead to inconsistencies in the employee's data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Infotypes: Check which infotypes you are trying to update. Make sure you understand the relationships between them.
  
  
  Select All Related Records: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you select all the infotypes that are related to the update you are trying to