How To Fix HRPAYSA103 - Previous sponsor in IT3311 is same with current sponsor in IT0002

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSA - Mesasge class for package PC24

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Previous sponsor in IT3311 is same with current sponsor in IT0002

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSA103 - Previous sponsor in IT3311 is same with current sponsor in IT0002 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSA103 indicates that there is a conflict in the data related to the sponsor information in the employee's records. Specifically, it suggests that the previous sponsor in infotype (IT) 3311 (which is used for recording sponsorship information) is the same as the current sponsor in infotype 0002 (which is used for basic employee data).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  The employee's current sponsor (in IT0002) is being set to the same value as the previous sponsor (in IT3311), which is not allowed by the system's validation rules.
  There may be a data entry error where the same sponsor is mistakenly entered for both infotypes.
  The system is configured to prevent duplicate sponsor entries for compliance or business rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Entries:
  
  Review the entries in both IT0002 and IT3311 for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the sponsor in IT0002 is different from the previous sponsor in IT3311.
  
  
  
  Update Infotypes:
  
  If the current sponsor in IT0002 is indeed the same as the previous sponsor in IT3311, you will need to update one of the records.
  If the current sponsor should be different, update IT0002 with the correct sponsor information.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct sponsor information, consult with your HR or payroll department to confirm the appropriate entries.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If this error persists and you believe it should not be occurring, it may be necessary to check the system configuration or validation rules with your SAP administrator or technical team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data): This infotype contains basic employee information, including the current sponsor.
  Infotype 3311 (Sponsorship Data): This infotype is used to manage sponsorship details for employees, which may include information about previous sponsors.
  SAP HR Module: Understanding the structure and relationships between different infotypes in the SAP HR module can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYSA103 error and ensure that the employee's sponsor information is correctly recorded in the system.