How To Fix HRPADCN181 - More than one certificate are specified as the certificate for first job

HRPADCN181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCN - Message class China Master Data

• Message number: 181

• Message text: More than one certificate are specified as the certificate for first job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCN181 - More than one certificate are specified as the certificate for first job ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCN181 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of certificates for a specific job in the HR Payroll area. This error typically arises when the system detects that more than one certificate has been assigned as the "first job" for a particular employee or payroll process, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Certificates Assigned: The primary cause of this error is that the system has multiple certificates assigned to the same employee for the same job or payroll period, which creates ambiguity about which certificate should be used as the first job.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll or HR settings that allow for multiple certificates to be assigned incorrectly.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the employee's record setup or during payroll processing can lead to this situation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Records: Check the employee's records in the HR module to identify