How To Fix HRPADUSEFFR003 - Employee & - Records identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUSEFFR - US Effort Reporting - Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Employee & - Records identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUSEFFR003 - Employee & - Records identical ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUSEFFR003 indicates that there are identical records for an employee in the system. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when the system detects duplicate entries for the same employee in a specific infotype or record type.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Records: The most common cause is that there are multiple entries for the same employee in the same infotype (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment).
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to unintentional duplication of records.
  Incorrect Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate records being created.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users are processing records for the same employee simultaneously, it may lead to duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant infotype tables (e.g., PA0000, PA0001) for duplicate entries for the employee in question.
  Delete or Merge Records: Once duplicates are identified, you can either delete the unnecessary records or merge them if applicable. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that you follow your organization's data management policies.
  Correct Data Entry: Review the data entry process to ensure that it is robust enough to prevent duplicates. Implement checks or validations if necessary.
  Data Migration Review: If the issue arose from data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it correctly handles duplicates.
  Consult with HR or IT: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your HR department or IT support team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes and their purposes. For example, infotype 0000 (Actions) is used for employee actions, while infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) is used for assigning employees to organizational units.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify employee records in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADUSEFFR003 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.