How To Fix HRPA_ARCH020 - A data record with these entries already exists

HRPA_ARCH020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPA_ARCH -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: A data record with these entries already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPA_ARCH020 - A data record with these entries already exists ?

  The SAP error message HRPA_ARCH020 indicates that a data record with the specified entries already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of archiving or data management processes within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The system is attempting to create or archive a record that already exists in the database. This could happen if the same data is being processed multiple times.
  Incorrect Data Input: There may be an issue with the data being inputted, such as incorrect keys or identifiers that lead to a conflict with existing records.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that prevent the creation of duplicate records, leading to this error when an attempt is made to create a record that violates these settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPA_ARCH020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the records in the relevant