How To Fix HRPSGB_ME256 - A director is not allowed to hold more than one contract

HRPSGB_ME256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 256

• Message text: A director is not allowed to hold more than one contract

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HRPSGB_ME256 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME256, which states "A director is not allowed to hold more than one contract," typically occurs in the context of managing employee records in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the UK payroll and personnel administration settings.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when an attempt is made to assign multiple employment contracts to an individual who is classified as a director within the SAP system. In many jurisdictions, including the UK, regulations may stipulate that a director can only have one employment contract at a time due to legal and compliance reasons. The system enforces this rule to prevent any potential legal issues or conflicts of interest.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Current Contracts: Check the employee's current contracts in the system. Ensure that the individual does not already have an active contract as a director.
  
  
  Terminate Existing Contract: If the employee does