How To Fix HRPADUN_GEN079 - More than one date found in infotype date specification for pers.no. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUN_GEN - Messages for UN Developement

• Message number: 079

• Message text: More than one date found in infotype date specification for pers.no. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUN_GEN079 - More than one date found in infotype date specification for pers.no. &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUN_GEN079 indicates that there is an issue with the date specification in an infotype for a specific personnel number (pers.no.). This error typically arises when there are multiple records with overlapping or conflicting date ranges in the infotype being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Records: There are multiple records in the infotype that have overlapping validity periods for the same personnel number.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Data might have been entered incorrectly, leading to multiple entries for the same time period.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate or conflicting records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records: 
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the infotype records for the specified personnel number.
  Look for overlapping date ranges in the infotype records.
  
  
  
  Correct Overlapping Entries:
  
  If you find overlapping records, you will need to either delete or adjust the validity dates of the conflicting records to ensure that there is only one record for each date range.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the infotype using transaction PU03 or similar tools to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which records to modify or delete, consult with your HR team or data steward to ensure that the changes align with business processes.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Action:
  
  After correcting the data, reprocess the action that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee-related information (e.g., personal data, organizational assignment, payroll data).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PU03 for managing HR data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADUN_GEN079 error and ensure that the infotype data is consistent and accurate.