How To Fix HRPAYTR03340 - Data target and source are identical: Deleting source data impossible

HRPAYTR03340 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Data target and source are identical: Deleting source data impossible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03340 - Data target and source are identical: Deleting source data impossible ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03340 indicates that there is an issue with data processing in the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, specifically related to the transfer of data between a source and a target. The message states that the data target and source are identical, which means that the system is trying to delete or modify data in a way that is not allowed because the source and target are the same.
  
  Cause:
  
  Identical Source and Target: The most common cause of this error is that the system is attempting to delete or modify data in a source that is also being used as the target. This can happen during data transfers or updates where the source and target are not properly defined or differentiated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data transfer settings or in the way the data is being processed.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity