How To Fix HRIESP156 - Multiple ERN changes is not supported, during a payroll period (&1 - &2)

HRIESP156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Multiple ERN changes is not supported, during a payroll period (&1 - &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP156 - Multiple ERN changes is not supported, during a payroll period (&1 - &2) ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP156, which states "Multiple ERN changes is not supported, during a payroll period (&1 - &2)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there are multiple changes to the Employee Relationship Number (ERN) for an employee within the same payroll period. This can lead to inconsistencies and complications in payroll calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple ERN Changes: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected more than one change to the Employee Relationship Number for the same employee during the specified payroll period. This can happen if:
  
  An employee's ERN is changed multiple times in the same payroll period.
  There are incorrect or overlapping records in the infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors or incorrect data migration can lead to multiple ERN entries for the same period.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the