How To Fix J3142 - Position already exists

J3142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Position already exists

What causes this issue?

A position object already exists for the specified
<DS:DE.JBRBESTO>position criteria</>.
A '&V2&' position belongs to the transferred product type '&V1&', which
can be identified with position criteria '&V3&'. However, the values '
&V4&' were transferred as position criteria.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the existing position object or create a new position object
with different position criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3142 - Position already exists ?

  The SAP error message J3142, which states "Position already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with organizational management (OM) or personnel administration. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a position in the system that already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the position you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This can happen if the position was created previously and is still active.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the data being entered may not match the existing position due to minor discrepancies (e.g., different organizational units, position titles, etc.).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Positions: Before creating a new position, check the existing positions in the system to ensure that