How To Fix HRESS_CLMS_MSG161 - An entry already exists for this Model Roster ID.

HRESS_CLMS_MSG161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_CLMS_MSG - Messages for India PS localization functionalities

• Message number: 161

• Message text: An entry already exists for this Model Roster ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG161 - An entry already exists for this Model Roster ID. ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG161 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a Model Roster ID in the system, but an entry with the same ID already exists. This typically occurs in the context of managing employee data, particularly in modules related to personnel administration or talent management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the Model Roster ID you are trying to create or update already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicate entries that were not cleaned up.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users are trying to create or update the same Model Roster ID simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Input: The input data might be incorrect or not formatted properly, leading the system to misinterpret it as a duplicate.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new Model Roster ID, check the