How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV277 - Several lines have the same key in table &

HRPAYDEBAV277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBAV - HR-BAV (CPS) Error Messages (Germany)

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Several lines have the same key in table &

What causes this issue?

The application program created several lines with the same key for
insertion into table &V1&.

System Response

Processing is canceled. Note that data for this personnel number may
have already been written to other tables of the CPS database and to
infotype 202 and 203.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, clean up the CPS database and infotype 202 that were
generated by the application before it terminated.
Check your modifications (if any).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEBAV277 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV277, which states "Several lines have the same key in table &," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or data handling within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there are duplicate entries in a table that should have unique keys, which can lead to inconsistencies and errors in payroll calculations or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in a database table that is expected to have unique keys. This can happen due to incorrect data entry, issues during data migration, or problems with data imports.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of payroll schemas or infotypes may lead to situations where the same key is generated for multiple records.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate payroll data, they may inadvertently create duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to