How To Fix PA212 - Two data transfers are planned.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Two data transfers are planned.

What causes this issue?

There are two <LS>Transfer applicant data</> activities.
It is possible that you have created a <LS>Transfer applicant data</>
activity manually and carried out the <LS>Prepare for hiring</> action.
When you carry out this action, two activities are automatically
created:

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

<LS>Hiring date</>
<LS>Transfer applicant data</>

How to fix this error?

To avoid inconsistency in the data, only one activity <LS>Transfer
applicant data</> should exist. Check the created activities on the
<LS>Maintain applicant activities</> screen and if the <LS>Transfer
applicant data</> activity appears twice, delete one of the two
repeated activities.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA212 - Two data transfers are planned. ?

  The SAP error message PA212 ("Two data transfers are planned") typically occurs in the context of the Personnel Administration (PA) module when there are conflicting or overlapping data transfer requests for an employee. This can happen when two different actions are scheduled for the same employee at the same time, such as a hire and a termination, or when there are multiple infotypes being processed simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Actions: Two different personnel actions (e.g., hiring and terminating) are scheduled for the same employee at the same time.
  Conflicting Infotypes: Multiple infotypes that are being processed may have conflicting data or timelines.
  Data Transfer Requests: There may be multiple data transfer requests that are not properly sequenced or are conflicting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pending Actions: Review the employee's personnel actions in the system to identify any overlapping or conflicting actions. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype or using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  Adjust Actions: If you find that there are indeed two actions scheduled, you will need to adjust one of them. This may involve deleting or rescheduling one of the actions to ensure that only one data transfer is planned at a time.
  
  
  Review Infotypes: Check the infotypes that are being processed for the employee. Ensure that there are no conflicting entries that could cause the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling personnel actions and data transfers.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the system configuration or consult with your SAP Basis or HR module support team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle personnel actions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (Personnel Actions) to manage employee data effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to perform the actions they are attempting, as insufficient permissions can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PA212 error and ensure that personnel actions are processed correctly in SAP.