How To Fix HRPIQ000_GB190 - An entry for field & value & already exists

HRPIQ000_GB190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000_GB -

• Message number: 190

• Message text: An entry for field & value & already exists

What causes this issue?

A value was maintained multiple times in the customizing table. The
value has to be unique and could be mapped once only.

System Response

The system outputs an error message.

How to fix this error?

Replace the value by a value that was not used before in the
customizing table.

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_GB190 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000_GB190 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an entry in the system where a record with the same key 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 entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new record (e.g., a new employee, a new infotype entry) that has a key (like a personnel number, date, or other unique identifier) that already exists in the database.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the system that violates the uniqueness constraint for that particular field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for 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