How To Fix HRFPM_FTE118 - Conversion not possible as entries already exist

HRFPM_FTE118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Conversion not possible as entries already exist

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HRFPM_FTE118 - Details

• The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE118: Conversion not possible as entries already exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with the Flexible Personnel Management (FPM) or related functionalities. This error indicates that there is an attempt to perform a conversion or update operation on a personnel record, but the system has detected that there are already existing entries that conflict with the operation.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Records: The most common cause is that there are already existing records in the database for the personnel number or the specific data you are trying to convert or update.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the conversion from being executed.
  Locked Entries: The entries might be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that are not yet completed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the conversion from being processed