How To Fix HRPANL_EN405 - Status entry already exists for infotype 2001, subtype &1, &2 - &3

HRPANL_EN405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPANL_EN - Messages for NL Master Data

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Status entry already exists for infotype 2001, subtype &1, &2 - &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPANL_EN405 - Status entry already exists for infotype 2001, subtype &1, &2 - &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPANL_EN405 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a record in infotype 2001 (which is typically used for "Absences" or "Leave of Absence") where a status entry already exists for the specified subtype. This means that the system has detected that there is already an existing record for the same employee, subtype, and date range, which prevents the creation of a new entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that there is already an existing record for the same employee, subtype, and date range in infotype 2001.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified for the new entry overlaps with an existing entry.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to an attempt to create a record that conflicts with existing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to