How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT017 - Duplicate data records have been deleted

HRHAP00_DOCUMENT017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHAP00_DOCUMENT - HR-HAP: Appraisal Document

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Duplicate data records have been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT017 - Duplicate data records have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT017 indicates that there are duplicate data records in the system, which have been identified and subsequently deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, particularly when dealing with the HCM processes and forms (HAP - HCM Process and Forms).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The primary cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in the database. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Data import errors where the same record is uploaded multiple times.
  Manual data entry mistakes where the same information is entered more than once.
  Issues during data migration from legacy systems.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the HCM module may not be set up correctly, leading to the system identifying legitimate records as duplicates.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant database tables and identify the duplicate records. Common tables