How To Fix HRPSGB_ME018 - Multiple Employment employee with many primary employments (&1 - &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Multiple Employment employee with many primary employments (&1 - &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ME018 - Multiple Employment employee with many primary employments (&1 - &2) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME018 indicates that there is an issue with an employee who has multiple primary employments in the system. This typically occurs in the context of managing employee records in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system detects that an employee is assigned to more than one primary employment record, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Primary Employment Records: The employee has been assigned multiple primary employment records in the system. In SAP, an employee can only have one primary employment record at a time.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been errors during data entry, leading to the creation of multiple primary employment records for the same employee.
  System Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the HR module that allows for the creation of multiple primary employments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Records: Check the employee's records in the SAP system to identify all primary employment records associated with that employee.
  Delete or Change Employment Status: 
  
  If there are multiple primary employments, determine which one should remain as the primary employment and change the status of the others to secondary or delete them if they are not needed.
  This can typically be done through the transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  
  
  Consult with HR Team: If unsure about which employment record to keep, consult with the HR team or the employee's manager to make an informed decision.
  Check Configuration: If this issue is recurring, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings in the SAP HR module to ensure that the system is set up correctly to prevent multiple primary employments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and others that may be used to manage employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or documentation related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the users managing employee records have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to employment statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_ME018 error and ensure that the employee's employment records are correctly maintained in the SAP system.