How To Fix HRPADINPE1198 - Closure action already maintained in main catalogue

HRPADINPE1198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADINPE1 - P2E: API & UI Message Class

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Closure action already maintained in main catalogue

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HRPADINPE1198 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADINPE1198 with the description "Closure action already maintained in main catalogue" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel administration and actions related to employee records.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to perform a closure action (such as terminating an employee or closing a position) that has already been recorded in the main action catalog. The system is designed to prevent duplicate entries for closure actions to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in employee records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Actions: Review the employee's action history to confirm if the closure action has already been recorded. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions) for the employee in question.
  
  
  Correct the Action: If the closure action is indeed already present, you