How To Fix HRPFD02021 - Recipient key already exists in T521B; update not possible

HRPFD02021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD02 - HR-PF: Pension Fund Switzerland

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Recipient key already exists in T521B; update not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD02021 - Recipient key already exists in T521B; update not possible ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD02021 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a recipient key in the T521B table, but the key already exists. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processes where the system is trying to assign a recipient key (such as a payment method or a specific payroll configuration) to an employee or a group of employees.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the recipient key you are trying to assign already exists in the T521B table for the same employee or for the same configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been bulk updates, it is possible that duplicate entries were created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is trying to assign a recipient key that is not intended for the specific employee