How To Fix HRPAYATLZ089 - Legacy data cannot be transferred; new payslip documents already exist

HRPAYATLZ089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Legacy data cannot be transferred; new payslip documents already exist

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HRPAYATLZ089 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ089 indicates that there is an issue with transferring legacy data into the SAP system because new payslip documents already exist for the specified period. This typically occurs during the migration of payroll data from a legacy system to SAP, where the system detects that payslips for the same period have already been generated in the new system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Payslip Documents: The primary cause of this error is that payslip documents for the specified period already exist in the SAP system. This prevents the system from overwriting or duplicating data.
  Data Migration Issues: If the legacy data migration process is not properly sequenced or if there are overlaps in the data being transferred, this error can occur.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the transfer of legacy data if certain conditions are met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Payslips: Verify if payslips for the relevant period