How To Fix HRPADRUINFOTYPES028 - Driving category & is already used for the driving license

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRUINFOTYPES - HR-RU PAD Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Driving category & is already used for the driving license

What causes this issue?

The entered category belongs to a group that is already used for the
selected driving license.

System Response

The system does not accept mutually exclusive values.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different category or a category group.

Procedure for System Administrators

For more information, see the example section of the
<DS:SIMG.V_T7RU0290DRCAT3>Define Driving Licenses (CIS)</> Customizing
activity.
Set
<DS:SIMG.VV_T100C_HRPADRUINF1>message control</> for the <LS>Documents
and Certificates</> (0290) infotype to change the error message into the
warning message. The latter does not stop the process but informs you
about possible inconsistences.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRUINFOTYPES028 - Driving category & is already used for the driving license ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRUINFOTYPES028 typically occurs in the context of managing employee data related to driving licenses in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that the driving category you are trying to assign to an employee's driving license is already in use for that employee. 
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the driving category you are attempting to assign has already been assigned to the employee's driving license record. In SAP HR, each employee can have multiple driving licenses, but each driving license can only have unique driving categories. If you try to assign a driving category that is already associated with an existing driving license for that employee, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Navigate to the employee's driving license records in the SAP system.
  Review the existing driving licenses and their associated driving categories to confirm which categories are already in use.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing License:
  
  If the driving category is already assigned to an existing driving license and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing license instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Create a New Driving License:
  
  If you need to add a new driving license with a different category, ensure that the new driving category is not already in use for that employee.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP HR documentation or your organization's HR policies for guidance on managing driving licenses and categories.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Infotypes: The relevant infotype for driving licenses is typically Infotype 0025 (Driving License).
  Data Consistency: Ensure that data consistency is maintained in the HR module to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADRUINFOTYPES028 error and manage driving license records effectively in SAP.