How To Fix HRPADCO087 - Severance code &1 already exists in infotype 0847. No update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCO - Messages for Payroll Colombia

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Severance code &1 already exists in infotype 0847. No update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCO087 - Severance code &1 already exists in infotype 0847. No update ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCO087 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a severance code in infotype 0847 (Severance Payment) that already exists. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration when trying to process severance payments for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The severance code you are trying to enter already exists for the employee in infotype 0847. SAP does not allow duplicate entries for the same severance code within the same infotype.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as trying to create a new record instead of updating an existing one.
  Data Consistency Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system not allowing the update.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Go to infotype 0847 for the employee in question and check if the severance code already exists. If it does, you may need to update the existing record instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Entry: 
  
  If the severance code is already present, you can modify the existing entry if changes are needed, rather than trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entry: 
  
  If you find that there are indeed duplicate entries and they are not needed, you can delete the unnecessary record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration settings related to infotype 0847 to ensure that the severance codes are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to infotype 0847.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0847: This infotype is used to manage severance payments in SAP HR. It contains details about the severance payment codes and their associated values.
  SAP HR Module: Understanding the broader context of the SAP HR module can help in troubleshooting issues related to personnel administration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data) to navigate and manage infotypes effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the necessary updates to the severance information in SAP.