How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL096 - You cannot maintain two identical category types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMGE00GENERAL - Message Class for Management of Global Employees

• Message number: 096

• Message text: You cannot maintain two identical category types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL096 - You cannot maintain two identical category types ?

  The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL096 indicates that you are trying to maintain two identical category types in the system, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) module configurations, particularly when dealing with infotypes or other categorization settings.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to create or modify a category type that already exists in the system.
  There is a duplication in the configuration settings for category types, which could happen during data entry or when importing data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Category Types:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where category types are maintained (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO for configuration).
  Look for the existing category types to see if the one you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find that the category type already exists, you can either modify the existing entry or delete it if it is not needed.
  Ensure that you are not trying to create a new entry with the same identifier or name.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go through the configuration settings to ensure that there are no unintended duplications.
  Check for any transport requests that might have imported duplicate settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on maintaining category types and understanding the implications of changes.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and others that may be relevant to your task.
  Infotypes: Understand the infotypes related to the category types you are working with, as they may have specific requirements or constraints.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to category types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.