How To Fix HRPAY99LOAN058 - A loan with the sequence number &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99LOAN - International Payroll: Company Loans

• Message number: 058

• Message text: A loan with the sequence number &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You have changed the sequence number of the loan. However, the number
you have entered already exists for this loan type.

System Response

The system retains the previous sequence number.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
If you want to create a new loan, enter a sequence number that is not
yet in use.
If you want to delimit an existing loan and, for example, want to
change the installment, do not change the number.

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

Note:
If you have already changed the sequence number and now want to undo
this change, you must access the infotype record again from the
<ls>Loan Overview</> screen using 'Copy'.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99LOAN058 - A loan with the sequence number &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99LOAN058 indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a loan record in the payroll system, but a loan with the same sequence number already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee loan management within the SAP HR module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a loan record with the same sequence number has already been entered for the employee in question. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual data entry errors.
  Data import processes that inadvertently create duplicates.
  Incorrect handling of loan records in the payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Sequence Number: The sequence number being used may not be unique or may have been reused incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Review the loan records for the employee in question to confirm if a loan with the same sequence number already exists. This can typically be done through transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_M99_LON (Loan Management).
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate: 
  
  If a duplicate loan record is found, you may need to either modify the existing record or delete it if it is not needed. Ensure that any changes comply with your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Sequence Numbers: 
  
  Ensure that when entering new loan records, the sequence number is unique and not already in use. Implement checks or validations in your data entry processes to prevent duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on loan management to ensure compliance with the expected processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing loans and payroll, such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_M99_LON: Loan Management
  PC00_M99_CALC: Payroll Calculation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on loan management in SAP.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to the loan records, ensure to test the payroll processing to confirm that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.