How To Fix HRPADIN01401 - Target field & is already mapped

HRPADIN01401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADIN01 - HR IN: Message class for HR India - Master Data

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Target field & is already mapped

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HRPADIN01401 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADIN01401, which states "Target field & is already mapped," typically occurs in the context of data mapping in the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with data transfer or integration processes, such as during the implementation of the SAP Payroll or Personnel Administration modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to map a target field in a data transfer process (like an infotype or a data structure) that has already been mapped to another source field. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Mapping: The same target field is being mapped to multiple source fields, which is not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the mapping settings or data transfer process.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model that have not been properly reflected in the mapping configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPADIN01401 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in