How To Fix HRPSGB047 - Another car scheme already exists in this period (see long text).

HRPSGB047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB - HR PS Great Britain

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Another car scheme already exists in this period (see long text).

What causes this issue?

Conflict with other car scheme.

System Response

It is not possible to store the data.

How to fix this error?

Before saving the car scheme data, the system checks if there are any
infotype records for another car scheme within the same period. There
are collisions with the following record:
Car scheme: &v1&
Begin date: &v2&
End date : &v3&
Please check, if begin date, end date and the selected car scheme are
correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPSGB047 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB047 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a car scheme (or car benefit) for an employee, but the system has detected that another car scheme already exists for the same employee during the specified period. This is a common issue in HR modules where overlapping benefits or schemes are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Dates: The most common cause is that the start and end dates of the new car scheme overlap with an existing car scheme for the same employee.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering the wrong dates or employee ID.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent multiple car schemes from being active at the same time.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Schemes: Review the existing car schemes for the employee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype