How To Fix HREXP051 - Element &1 already exists in item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREXP - HR Expert Finder

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Element &1 already exists in item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREXP051 - Element &1 already exists in item &2 ?

  The SAP error message HREXP051 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an element (such as a record or entry) that already exists in a specific item. This error typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules, particularly when dealing with infotypes or data records.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new entry for an infotype that already has an existing record for the same key fields.
  There is a duplicate entry being processed, which violates the uniqueness constraint of the data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HREXP051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Review the existing records for the infotype in question. Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if the record already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify Instead of Create:
  
  If the record already exists and you need to update it, use the appropriate transaction