How To Fix ID655 - A form has already been defined as a job card

ID655 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID - PM (IPRT) print messages, (IBIP) batch input messages

• Message number: 655

• Message text: A form has already been defined as a job card

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ID655 - Details

• The SAP error message ID655, which states "A form has already been defined as a job card," typically occurs in the context of SAP's HR or payroll modules when there is an attempt to define a form that has already been designated as a job card. This can happen during the configuration of forms or when trying to assign a form to a specific job or task.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The error is primarily caused by attempting to define a form that has already been set up as a job card in the system. This can happen if the same form is being reused or if there is a misunderstanding about the form's current status.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the system does not allow multiple definitions for the same form.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity checks that prevent the same form from being used in