How To Fix HRIESP255 - RPN already processed ON &1 BY &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 255

• Message text: RPN already processed ON &1 BY &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP255 - RPN already processed ON &1 BY &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP255 indicates that a RPN (Retirement Plan Number) has already been processed for a specific employee. This error typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) and payroll processing when there is an attempt to process a retirement plan that has already been recorded for the employee.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to process a retirement plan that has already been processed for the employee. This could happen if there are multiple entries for the same RPN or if the same payroll run is being executed again.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or duplicate entries in the employee's retirement plan data.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the retirement plan in the system, leading to unexpected behavior.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the employee's retirement plan records to ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the same RPN. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT 0580 for retirement plans) and checking the entries.
  Review Payroll Runs: Ensure that the payroll run has not been executed multiple times for the same period. If it has, you may need to reverse the duplicate payroll run.
  Correct Data: If you find any incorrect or duplicate entries, correct them by deleting or modifying the entries as necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR and payroll processing for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and correcting data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes related to retirement plans, such as IT 0580 (Retirement Plan) and IT 0581 (Retirement Plan Contributions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRIESP255 error and implement a solution to resolve it.