How To Fix HRPADCN059 - There is existing record in last active period since &1

HRPADCN059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCN - Message class China Master Data

• Message number: 059

• Message text: There is existing record in last active period since &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCN059 - There is existing record in last active period since &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCN059 indicates that there is an existing record in the last active period for a personnel number, which is preventing the system from processing a new action or change. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when trying to make changes to an employee's data, such as a personnel action (e.g., hiring, termination, or changes in employment status).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  There is already an active record for the employee in the last active period (e.g., a record for the previous month or the current month).
  The system does not allow overlapping records for the same period, which is a standard rule in SAP HR to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's records for the specified period. Look for