How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES252 - The data entered may be overwritten by the next replication.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 252

• Message text: The data entered may be overwritten by the next replication.

What causes this issue?

You entered or changed data in the Employee Central Payroll system,
which is not the leading system.
Employee master and/or time data is maintained in Employee Central as
the leading system and then replicated to Employee Central Payroll. If
you maintain data in the Employee Central Payroll system, for example in
HR Master Data Maintenance (PA30/PA40) or through a mash-up, the data
will be overwritten by the next replication from Employee Central to
Employee Central Payroll.

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

System Response

A warning message is displayed.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES252 - The data entered may be overwritten by the next replication. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES252 indicates that there is a potential issue with data consistency during the replication process in the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) module. This error typically arises when there is a conflict between the data being entered in the system and the data that is about to be replicated from another source, such as an external system or another module within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Data Conflict: The error usually occurs when the data you are trying to enter or modify in the system is at risk of being overwritten by incoming data from a replication process. This can happen if the replication is scheduled to occur shortly after your data entry.
  Timing Issues: If the replication process is set to run frequently, there may be a timing issue where the data you are entering is not yet saved or committed before the replication occurs.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the replication process that are not aligned with the data entry processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Replication Schedule: Review the schedule for the replication process. If it runs frequently, consider adjusting the timing to allow for data entry to be completed before replication occurs.
  Save Data First: Ensure that you save any data entries before the replication process is triggered. This may involve waiting for the replication to complete before making changes.
  Review Data Entry: Double-check the data you are entering to ensure it is correct and does not conflict with existing data that may be replicated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP SuccessFactors.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on your specific configuration and usage of the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Replication Process: Understand how the replication process works in SAP SuccessFactors, including the sources of data and the frequency of updates.
  Data Consistency: Familiarize yourself with best practices for maintaining data consistency across systems, especially when dealing with multiple data sources.
  Error Logs: Check error logs or system messages for additional context or related errors that may provide further insight into the issue.
  
  By addressing the timing and configuration of the replication process, you can mitigate the risk of encountering this error in the future.