How To Fix HRPAYFR_ANI133 - You cannot use an existing reference &1 (person. no. &2). Rehiring action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_ANI - Class of messages for ANI

• Message number: 133

• Message text: You cannot use an existing reference &1 (person. no. &2). Rehiring action

What causes this issue?

Your contract is linked to a rehiring or next-day-rehiring action.

System Response

You cannot use an existing contract reference.

How to fix this error?

Please specify New Contract as reason for change.

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 HRPAYFR_ANI133 - You cannot use an existing reference &1 (person. no. &2). Rehiring action ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_ANI133 indicates that there is an issue with rehiring an employee in the Human Resources module. Specifically, the message states that you cannot use an existing reference for a person number when attempting a rehiring action. This typically occurs when the system detects that the employee's record is not in a state that allows for rehiring, or there are inconsistencies in the employee's data.
  Causes:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may have a status that does not allow rehiring (e.g., terminated without the possibility of rehire).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as missing or incorrect information in the infotypes.
  Rehire Configuration: The system configuration for rehiring may not be set up correctly, preventing the action from being completed.
  Existing Records: There may be existing records for the employee that conflict with the rehiring process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's current status in the system. If the employee is marked as terminated, check if they are eligible for rehire.
  Review Infotypes: Ensure that all relevant infotypes (e.g., personal data, employment status) are complete and accurate. Correct any discrepancies found.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the rehiring process is correctly configured in the system.
  Use a New Personnel Number: If the employee cannot be rehired under the existing personnel number, consider creating a new personnel number for the rehiring action.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to rehiring processes for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA40 (Personnel Actions) and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to manage employee records effectively.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting the rehiring action has the necessary authorizations to perform this task.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.