How To Fix HRTIM00EXTERN005 - Record from &1 with subtype &2 already posted to HR

HRTIM00EXTERN005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00EXTERN - HR Messages: External Interface to Time Management

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Record from &1 with subtype &2 already posted to HR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN005 - Record from &1 with subtype &2 already posted to HR ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN005 indicates that there is an attempt to post a record to the HR system that has already been posted. This typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing, where the system is trying to process a record (like a time entry or absence) that has already been recorded in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Posting: The most common cause of this error is that the record you are trying to post (identified by the record number and subtype) has already been processed in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to the same record being submitted multiple times.
  Integration Issues: If you are integrating with external systems (like time tracking systems), there may be issues with how data is being sent to SAP, leading to duplicates.
  Batch Processing: If you are using batch processing, it is possible that the