How To Fix HRPAYAT_ELDA023 - Data medium number &1 already exists in &2

HRPAYAT_ELDA023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_ELDA - Messages for ELDA File Creation

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Data medium number &1 already exists in &2

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HRPAYAT_ELDA023 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYAT_ELDA023 indicates that there is a conflict with a data medium number that already exists in the specified context (usually a file or database). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or data medium exchange, where unique identifiers are required for data records.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or process a data medium (like a payroll file) with a number that has already been assigned to another record in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the payroll processing.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the payroll or data medium exchange process.
  A previous run that did not complete successfully, leaving behind an incomplete or locked entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Data Medium Numbers:
  
  Use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_DM (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to check existing data medium numbers.
  Look for the specific data medium number