How To Fix /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY125 - Entity ID and Secondary Entity ID cannot be the same.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY -

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Entity ID and Secondary Entity ID cannot be the same.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY125 - Entity ID and Secondary Entity ID cannot be the same. ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY125 Entity ID and Secondary Entity ID cannot be the same typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Administration (PA) or related modules where responsibilities or roles are being assigned to entities (like employees or organizational units). This error indicates that the system has detected that the Entity ID and the Secondary Entity ID being used in a transaction or configuration are identical, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate IDs: The primary cause of this error is that the same identifier is being assigned to both the Entity ID and the Secondary Entity ID. This could happen due to user input errors or incorrect data mapping.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the responsibility assignment where the same entity is mistakenly set as both the primary and secondary entity.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that lead to this situation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values being entered for Entity ID and Secondary Entity ID. Ensure that they are distinct and not the same.
  Correct Configuration: If this error arises from a configuration setting, navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP and ensure that the settings for responsibilities are correctly defined.
  Data Validation: If the error is due to data migration, validate the data to ensure that there are no duplicates in the Entity ID and Secondary Entity ID fields.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on how to set up responsibilities and the requirements for Entity IDs.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process to see where the values are being set and identify why they are the same.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may be involved in the process, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or others related to responsibility assignments.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the action has the necessary authorizations to make changes to responsibilities, as sometimes restrictions can lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.