How To Fix HRPAYCH01040 - MPR: Multiple identical messages for SI number &1, contract &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH01 - Messages for Payroll Switzerland

• Message number: 040

• Message text: MPR: Multiple identical messages for SI number &1, contract &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH01040 - MPR: Multiple identical messages for SI number &1, contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH01040, which states "MPR: Multiple identical messages for SI number &1, contract &2," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there are duplicate entries or messages related to a specific Social Insurance (SI) number and contract.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error is often caused by multiple identical entries for the same Social Insurance number and contract in the payroll results. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry.
  System errors during payroll processing.
  Reprocessing of payroll without clearing previous results.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the way messages are generated and processed.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Inconsistencies in the master data or infotypes related to the employee can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Results: 
  
  Go to the payroll results for the employee in question and check for duplicate entries. You can use transaction code PC_PAYRESULT to view the payroll results.
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or correct them.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: 
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure there are no inconsistencies or duplicate records.
  Pay special attention to infotypes related to payroll, such as infotype 0000 (Actions), 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and 0002 (Personal Data).
  
  
  
  Reprocess Payroll: 
  
  If the payroll has been processed incorrectly, you may need to reverse the payroll run and reprocess it after correcting the data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the payroll schema and message configuration to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no issues causing the generation of duplicate messages.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PC_PAYRESULT: To view payroll results.
  PA20: To display employee master data.
  PA30: To maintain employee master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP HR documentation for payroll processing to understand how messages are generated and how to troubleshoot common payroll issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, always test the payroll run in a development or quality environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.