How To Fix HRPAYDEPF291 - Garnishment &1/&2: Multiple clusters with same for-per./in-per. &3/&4

HRPAYDEPF291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPF - Error messages for German infotype module pools: garnishment

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Garnishment &1/&2: Multiple clusters with same for-per./in-per. &3/&4

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HRPAYDEPF291 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF291 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically related to garnishments. This error indicates that there are multiple clusters with the same "for-period" and "in-period" values for a specific garnishment. This can lead to confusion in payroll processing as the system does not know which cluster to reference.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in the payroll results for the garnishment. This can happen if there are multiple records for the same employee for the same period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the garnishment types or payroll schema that lead to the creation of multiple records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate records being created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Review the payroll results for the employee in question. You can use transaction code PC_PAYRESULT