How To Fix HRPIQ000_GB117 - An entry for the & value & already exists in the table

HRPIQ000_GB117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000_GB -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: An entry for the & value & already exists in the table

What causes this issue?

The UCAS/HESA County code exists multiple times in the table. The
UCAS/HESA county code could be used once only (unique index).

System Response

An error message is diplayed and the action is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Choose another UCAS/HESA county code.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPIQ000_GB117 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000_GB117 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an entry in a table where a duplicate value already exists. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) or personnel administration modules, particularly when dealing with infotypes or records that require unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new record (e.g., a new employee record, infotype entry, etc.) with a key value that already exists in the database.
  The system enforces uniqueness for certain fields, and the value you are trying to enter conflicts with an existing entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if the entry you are trying to create already exists.
  Look for the specific infotype and the key value that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Modify or