How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL142 - Creation of Person Id does not deliver a unique Person Id

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Creation of Person Id does not deliver a unique Person Id

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL142 - Creation of Person Id does not deliver a unique Person Id ?

  The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL142 indicates that the system is unable to create a unique Person ID for a new employee or person record. This typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when there is a conflict with existing records.
  Causes:
  
  
  Duplicate Records: The most common cause is that there is already an existing Person ID in the system that matches the criteria for the new record being created. This could happen if:
  
  The same employee is being entered multiple times.
  There are similar names or identifiers that lead to a conflict.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that affect how Person IDs are generated or assigned.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry can lead to conflicts in the system.
  
  
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard process of generating Person IDs.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to search for existing Person IDs that may conflict with the new entry.
  Ensure that the person you are trying to create does not already exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to Person ID generation in the SAP HR module. This may involve reviewing the settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the relevant HR settings.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being entered is complete and accurate. Validate fields such as name, date of birth, and other identifiers to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team:
  
  If there are custom enhancements or modifications, consult with your technical team to ensure that these do not interfere with the standard functionality of Person ID creation.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction to create the Person ID, ensure that you are following the correct steps and that all required fields are filled out properly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, PA40 (for personnel actions), and SE11 (for data dictionary) to help troubleshoot.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR master data management for best practices and guidelines.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user creating the Person ID has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully create a unique Person ID in SAP.