How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES197 - The duplicate check has found multiple personnel numbers. Please specify.

HRSFEC_SERVICES197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 197

• Message text: The duplicate check has found multiple personnel numbers. Please specify.

What causes this issue?

The duplicate check has found multiple personnel numbers for the search
attributes you have given. Please implement the duplicate check so that
exactly one match is found.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRSFEC_SERVICES197 - Details

• The SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES197 indicates that during a process (often related to employee data management), the system has detected multiple personnel numbers that match the criteria specified in the request. This typically occurs in scenarios where a user is trying to create or update employee records, and the system's duplicate check mechanism identifies more than one existing record that could correspond to the input provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Personnel Numbers: The most common cause is that there are multiple personnel numbers in the system that match the criteria (e.g., name, date of birth, etc.) provided in the request.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data entered, leading to multiple matches.
  
  Configuration Issues: The duplicate check configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected results.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Input Data: Check the data you are entering for any inaccuracies or inconsistencies. Ensure that the information provided is correct and specific enough