How To Fix HRPADKW078 - Previous employer cannot be modified; Linked to record in IT 3362

HRPADKW078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADKW - Message Class for Kuwait

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Previous employer cannot be modified; Linked to record in IT 3362

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADKW078 - Previous employer cannot be modified; Linked to record in IT 3362 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADKW078 indicates that there is an issue with modifying the previous employer information in the employee's record due to a linkage with a specific infotype (IT) record, specifically IT 3362. This infotype is related to the employee's previous employment details.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system has detected that the previous employer information is linked to an existing record in IT 3362, which is used to store data about the employee's previous employment. The linkage prevents modifications to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check IT 3362 Records: Review the records in IT 3362 for the employee in question. You can do this by using transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and navigating to the relevant infotype.
  
  
  Identify Linked Records: Determine which records in IT 3362 are linked to the previous employer information you are