How To Fix HRFPM051 - Payroll simulation: duplicate persons not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Payroll simulation: duplicate persons not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM051 - Payroll simulation: duplicate persons not allowed ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM051 indicates that there is an issue with duplicate personnel records during a payroll simulation in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically arises when the system detects that multiple records for the same employee are being processed simultaneously, which is not allowed in the payroll simulation.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Personnel Numbers: The most common cause is that there are multiple personnel numbers for the same employee in the payroll run.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be errors in data entry, leading to the creation of duplicate records.
  Multiple Payroll Areas: If an employee is assigned to multiple payroll areas or has been processed in different payroll runs, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that allow for duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if there are duplicate personnel numbers for the employee in question.
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries in the infotypes related to payroll.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Assignments:
  
  Verify that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that there are no conflicting assignments.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If duplicates are found, correct the data by removing or merging the duplicate records as necessary.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation for Individual Employees:
  
  If the error persists, try running the payroll simulation for individual employees rather than in bulk to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll simulation).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and handling errors.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRFPM051 error in your SAP system.