How To Fix HRPBSHU185 - Rank is not unique between & and & in infotype "Rank"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSHU - HR Public sector (H) developments

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Rank is not unique between & and & in infotype "Rank"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSHU185 - Rank is not unique between & and & in infotype "Rank" ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSHU185 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of the rank entries in the "Rank" infotype (IT 0001) for a specific employee or group of employees. This error typically arises when there are multiple entries with the same rank for the same period, which violates the requirement for unique rank assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate rank entries for the same employee within the specified validity period.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During data entry or data migration, it is possible that the same rank was assigned multiple times without proper differentiation in the validity dates.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the rank infotype that do not enforce uniqueness correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the relevant infotype (IT 0001) for the employee in question and check for any duplicate rank entries. 
  Ensure that each rank entry has a unique combination of rank and validity period.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If duplicates are found, you will need to delete or adjust the entries to ensure that each rank is unique for the specified period.
  Make sure that the validity dates do not overlap for the same rank.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the rank infotype to ensure that it is set up to enforce uniqueness correctly.
  Consult with your SAP HR module configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurred during a data migration process, review the migration scripts or tools used to ensure that they are correctly handling rank assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the changes by trying to save the infotype again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment): This infotype is used to manage the organizational assignment of employees, including their rank.
  SAP HR Module: Understanding the HR module and its infotypes is crucial for troubleshooting issues related to employee data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access and modify infotype records.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.