How To Fix HRPIQ00FLEX021 - &1 already exists as import parameter or has been selected for deletion

HRPIQ00FLEX021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00FLEX - Flexible Derivation

• Message number: 021

• Message text: &1 already exists as import parameter or has been selected for deletion

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HRPIQ00FLEX021 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ00FLEX021 typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes or flexible structures. This error indicates that there is a conflict with an import parameter that is either already defined or has been marked for deletion.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Parameters: The import parameter you are trying to add already exists in the system, either as an active parameter or one that has been marked for deletion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the infotype or the flexible structure where the parameters are defined.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data being processed, leading to conflicts with existing parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Parameters:
  
  Review the parameters that are currently defined in the infotype or flexible structure. Ensure that the parameter you are trying to add