How To Fix HRPAYDEE2552 - ID number is not unique

HRPAYDEE2552 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 552

• Message text: ID number is not unique

What causes this issue?

The ID number (?139b of the German Fiscal Code) must be assigned
uniquely to a single personnel number for each unit subject to
employment tax (identified using the employer tax number). However, for
the selected personnel number, at least one other relevant personnel
number with the same ID number exists for the period after the start of
the ELStAM procedure for the same employer tax number.

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?

You can use filters and/or sorting in the ALV list for the short log to
identify easily the corresponding data records and correct the entries
in the <LS>Fiscal Data D</> infotype (0012).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2552 - ID number is not unique ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2552, which states that "ID number is not unique," typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll modules. This error indicates that the system has detected duplicate entries for an ID number (such as a personnel number or social security number) that should be unique within the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that there are multiple records in the database with the same ID number. This can happen due to data entry errors, incorrect data migration, or system integration issues.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the HR module may not enforce uniqueness properly, leading to duplicates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were introduced during the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant database tables (e.g., PA0001 for personnel data) to identify where the duplicates