How To Fix HRFPM_FTE816 - Only flag a maximum of one entry as "active"

HRFPM_FTE816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Only flag a maximum of one entry as "active"

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HRFPM_FTE816 - Details

• The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE816 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of active entries in the system, specifically in the context of managing Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) records. This error typically arises when more than one entry is flagged as "active" in a specific context where only one should be active at a time.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Active Records: There are multiple records in the database that are marked as "active" for the same entity (e.g., employee, position, etc.). The system is designed to allow only one active record at a time to avoid conflicts and ensure data integrity.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry or updates, a user may inadvertently mark more than one record as active.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the HR module that allow for multiple active entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM_FTE816 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Records:
  
  Use