How To Fix HRPAYTR03723 - Event text (TMC5T) for language & and event & already exists!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 723

• Message text: Event text (TMC5T) for language & and event & already exists!

What causes this issue?

The event text already exists. This means that event fragments exist.

System Response

The existing text was not overwritten.

How to fix this error?

Check the log for further event fragments.
It is possible that parts of this event were manually deleted by
mistake.
If further event fragments exist, you should not use the corresponding
events at all.
You should delete all events for which you have found event fragments
when you checked the log. In doing so, all incorrect event fragments
are also deleted automatically.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03723 - Event text (TMC5T) for language & and event & already exists! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03723 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a time management event (TMC5T) that already exists in the system for a specific employee and date. This error is common in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and Time Management modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a time management event (like a leave request, attendance record, etc.) for an employee that already has an existing event for the same date and type.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the database for the specified event, which violates the uniqueness constraint.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Events:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PT50 (Time Evaluation) to check if there is already an existing event for the employee on the specified date.
  Look for any overlapping or duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Event:
  
  If you find a duplicate event, you may need to modify or delete the existing event before creating a new one.
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Management) to make necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for time management events is set up correctly. Check if there are any specific rules or constraints that might be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on the specific event type and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, PT50, and PT60 for managing HR data and time events.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify time management events in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.