How To Fix HRPAYDECI281 - Infotype 0699 with processing routine &1 already exists (&2 &3 &4)

HRPAYDECI281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Infotype 0699 with processing routine &1 already exists (&2 &3 &4)

What causes this issue?

Infotype 0699 with start date &V2&, end date &V3&, and module &V4&
already exists.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In this case, it does not make sense to create another infotype with a
module of processing routine &V1&.
In this case, exclude the personnel number when you generate the batch
input session.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI281 - Infotype 0699 with processing routine &1 already exists (&2 &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI281 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an issue with the configuration of infotype 0699 (which is often used for custom payroll processing). The error indicates that there is a conflict because a processing routine already exists for the specified infotype.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Processing Routine: The error suggests that there is an attempt to create or modify a processing routine for infotype 0699, but a routine with the same identifier already exists.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotype itself.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they might be conflicting with standard routines.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Routines: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PE02 for schema maintenance) and check the existing processing routines for infotype 0699. Identify if the routine you are trying to create or modify already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify