How To Fix HRPAYFR_DSN018 - The Status Handler has been created for this personnel number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_DSN - Message class for DSN

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The Status Handler has been created for this personnel number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN018 - The Status Handler has been created for this personnel number ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN018 indicates that a status handler has already been created for the specified personnel number. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration within the SAP HR module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entry: An attempt is made to create a status handler for a personnel number that already has an existing status handler.
  Incomplete Processing: The previous status handler may not have been processed completely, leading to a lock or an incomplete state.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or personnel administration processes that are causing the system to incorrectly identify the status handler.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Status Handlers:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if a status handler already exists for the personnel number