How To Fix HRPAYDEE2708 - 552020215 Main working relationship already exists on registration date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 708

• Message text: 552020215 Main working relationship already exists on registration date

What causes this issue?

The entire procedure note from the clearing house is as follows:
<LS>552020215 There is already a main employment relationship for the
ref. date ER</>
This is a rejection at employee level.
Registrations are rejected if there is an identity of the ref. date ER
for an active or already deregistered main employment relationship with
a different main employer.
It is not possible from a technical perspective to store two main
employment relationships with the same ref. date ER in the ELStAM
database.
(Compare with section 5.1 of the tax authorities' document "ELStAM -
Fallbeispiele" ("ELStAM - Case studies) )

System Response

The <LS>Fiscal Data D</> infotype (0012) is not updated.

How to fix this error?

Clarify who is the main employer in which period.
Register the employee for a different day. To do so, in the <LS>Fiscal
Data D</> infotype (0012), select the <PF>Force Registration</>
checkbox.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2708 - 552020215 Main working relationship already exists on registration date ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2708 with the description "Main working relationship already exists on registration date" typically occurs in the context of employee data management, particularly when dealing with employee registrations or changes in their employment status. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a main working relationship for an employee on a date where such a relationship already exists.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Main Working Relationship: The system is trying to register a new main working relationship for an employee on a date where there is already an existing main working relationship.
  Incorrect Date: The date being used for the registration might be incorrect or not aligned with the existing records.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate record.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Relationships: Review the employee's existing main working relationships in the system. Ensure that there is no overlap in the dates for the main working relationship.
  Adjust Dates: If the registration date is incorrect, adjust it to a date where no main working relationship exists.
  Modify Existing Records: If necessary, modify or terminate the existing main working relationship before creating a new one.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation or guidelines for managing employee relationships to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP HR, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions), which may help in managing employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to create or modify employee relationships in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEE2708 error and manage employee relationships effectively in SAP.