How To Fix PB306 - Another holder relationship of person & will be inserted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Another holder relationship of person & will be inserted

What causes this issue?

During the period between &V3& and &V4& person &V1& will have holder
relationships to further positions. As this person hasn't previously
been assigned to a position, and was therefore assigned to the default
position, records of a predecessor will not be updated. The only thing
that needs to be maintained for deleted infotype 1 are the
holder relationships for person &V1& which have previously been
displayed in personnel planning.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB306 - Another holder relationship of person & will be inserted ?

  The SAP error message PB306 ("Another holder relationship of person & will be inserted") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when there is an attempt to create or modify a relationship for a person (employee) that conflicts with existing relationships in the system.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Relationships: The system is trying to create a relationship for a person that already exists. For example, if you are trying to assign a new position or role to an employee who already has a similar relationship, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data in the relationship being created, leading to conflicts with existing records.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system regarding personnel relationships may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PB306 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Relationships:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the existing relationships for the employee in question.
  Look for any existing relationships that may conflict with the new one you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Conflicting Relationships:
  
  If you find a conflicting relationship, you may need to modify or delete it before creating the new one.
  Ensure that the relationship you are trying to create is necessary and does not duplicate existing data.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data you are entering for the new relationship. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect that the issue may be related to configuration, consult with your SAP HR module configuration team to ensure that the relationship types and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the relationship again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (for personnel actions).
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on personnel administration and relationship management.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further investigate the issue.