How To Fix PLA640 - IT 0000 : Action &1 (Reason &2) starting &3 already performed

PLA640 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLA - Message class for Payroll LAtinamerica

• Message number: 640

• Message text: IT 0000 : Action &1 (Reason &2) starting &3 already performed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLA640 - IT 0000 : Action &1 (Reason &2) starting &3 already performed ?

  The SAP error message PLA640 typically indicates that an action related to a specific infotype (IT) has already been performed for a particular employee or object. The message format is as follows:
  
  Action &1: This refers to the specific action that is being attempted (e.g., hiring, termination, etc.).
  Reason &2: This indicates the reason code associated with the action.
  Starting &3: This shows the date or period when the action was originally performed.
  
  Cause
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action that has already been executed for the specified employee or object. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Duplicate Action: The same action is being attempted again without the necessary changes or conditions being met.
  Incorrect Date: The action is being attempted for a date that overlaps with an existing action.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the action from being performed again.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the PLA640 error,