How To Fix HRTMC_BASIS520 - Qualification with the selected assignment exists already

HRTMC_BASIS520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTMC_BASIS - Message Class for Talent Management Core (HCM_TMC)

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Qualification with the selected assignment exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS520 - Qualification with the selected assignment exists already ?

  The SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS520 ("Qualification with the selected assignment exists already") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Talent Management module, particularly when dealing with qualifications and assignments for employees.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an attempt to assign a qualification to an employee that has already been assigned. The system prevents duplicate entries to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion in qualification tracking.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the employee's qualification records in the SAP system.
  Verify if the qualification you are trying to assign is already listed. If it is, you may not need to add it again.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Assignment:
  
  If the qualification is already assigned but needs to be updated (e.g., changing the validity period or status), you can modify the existing record instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignment:
  
  If you find that there are duplicate entries that