How To Fix HRPAYDESVA1078 - There are several places of employment with name &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVA1 - Message Class for A1 Procedure

• Message number: 078

• Message text: There are several places of employment with name &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESVA1078 - There are several places of employment with name &1. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVA1078 indicates that there are multiple places of employment with the same name in the system. This can occur in the context of employee records, where the system is unable to determine which specific place of employment to reference due to the duplication of names.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple entries in the database for places of employment that share the same name.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the organizational structure may not be set up correctly, leading to duplicate names.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant tables (e.g., T001, T001W) to identify the duplicate entries for places of employment.
  Data Cleanup: Once duplicates are identified, you can either:
  
  Merge the records if they represent the same entity.
  Rename or delete the duplicates if they are not needed.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of your organizational structure in SAP to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no unintended duplicates.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for best practices on managing organizational data.
  Testing: After making changes, test the system to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the correct place of employment is being referenced.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to manage employee records.
  Tables: Key tables to check include:
  
  T001: Company Codes
  T001W: Plants/Branches
  T500P: HR Master Data
  
  
  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 roles and authorizations to view and modify the relevant data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.