How To Fix PT_TMW_HEADER_CUST001 - Choose a different ID; ID & already exists

PT_TMW_HEADER_CUST001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT_TMW_HEADER_CUST - TMW: Customizing Employee Data

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Choose a different ID; ID & already exists

What causes this issue?

The ID &V1& is already being used for an object or layout.
Since UIA objects and GUI objects are created with the same name in
this Customizing step, an ID should not be used for a UIA object if a
GUI object already has this ID (and vice versa).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a different ID.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_TMW_HEADER_CUST001 - Choose a different ID; ID & already exists ?

  The SAP error message PT_TMW_HEADER_CUST001 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a record with an ID that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration, where unique identifiers are required for records.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new entry (such as a time management record) with an ID that is already in use.
  The ID you are trying to use is not unique within the context of the application or module you are working in.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing IDs: 
  
  Verify the existing IDs in the relevant table or application area to see if the ID you are trying to use is already in use. You can do this by running a report or querying the database.
  
  
  
  Choose a Different ID: 
  
  If the ID is already in use, you