How To Fix HRPSGB_ME281 - ME: Employee &1 will be updated by incoming record from employee &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 281

• Message text: ME: Employee &1 will be updated by incoming record from employee &2

or you may choose that the infotype in question should not be linked via
the "infotype copy" functionality.
If you choose to unlink the infotype then this message will not be
issued again.

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.

either apply the changes manually
If you choose not to accept this incoming data then you can
from another employee, is as you would wish it to be.
the employee's record that has been overwritten, by the incoming data
If you choose to accept this incoming data then you should check that

How to fix this error?

Issue a warning message

System Response

updated in this manner and maybe should not have been.
This warning message helps you to identify records that have been
the linked records.
However, the "infotype copy" functionality will automatically update all
updated with the incoming data.
that it is not necessarily true that all the linked records should be
linked for aggregation during payroll (i.e. NICs and Tax). This means
all of the Personnel Numbers that are linked via IT0031 are treated as
However, the system has been customised (via feature 08MEL) so that not
that are linked via IT0031 will be updated with the incoming data.
being updated with incoming data. This means that all Personnel Numbers
The "infotype copy" functionality is active for the infotype that is
as it cannot be handled by the system automatically.
Multiple Employment situation has occured that requires your attention
During the processing of incoming data from the Inland Revenue, a

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ME281 - ME: Employee &1 will be updated by incoming record from employee &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME281 indicates a conflict in employee data updates. Specifically, it means that the system has detected that an incoming record for an employee (identified by &2) will update the same employee record that is currently being processed (identified by &1). This situation typically arises in scenarios where multiple updates are being made to the same employee record simultaneously, leading to potential data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Simultaneous Updates: Two processes are trying to update the same employee record at the same time.
  Data Locking: The employee record may be locked by another transaction or process, preventing the current update from being applied.
  Integration Issues: If there are integrations with other systems (like payroll or time management), they might be sending conflicting updates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Concurrent Processes: Investigate if there are any other processes or transactions that are currently updating the same employee record. Ensure that updates are not being made simultaneously.
  Data Locking: If the record is locked, wait for the other process to complete. You can check transaction SM12 to see if there are any locks on the employee record.
  Review Integration Settings: If the error is related to data coming from an external system, review the integration settings to ensure that updates are not conflicting.
  Retry the Update: After resolving any conflicts or locks, retry the update process.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your processes to manage such conflicts gracefully, possibly by queuing updates or notifying users of conflicts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks), SM21 (to check system logs), and ST22 (to check for dumps) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP HR documentation for best practices on handling employee data updates and managing concurrent processes.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official support channels for further assistance.