How To Fix PYC_TM080 - Field &1 is already in table PYC_D_TMDI_DE.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_TM - Payroll Control Center Team Management

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Field &1 is already in table PYC_D_TMDI_DE.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to register the field as team dimension. This field
already exists in the table PYC_D_TMDI_DE, which contains the list of
predefined team dimensions by SAP.

System Response

Possible team dimensions come from table PYC_D_TMDI_DE (predelivered by
SAP) and table PA0001 (custom fields of SAP and customer from Infotype
0001 that have been registered in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYC_TM_CUSTOMFIELD>Register Fields of Infotype 0001 as Allowed
Team Dimensions</>).

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?

If you want to assign the field as team dimension to a process template,
use the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYC_PYP_PT>Define Process Templates</> to do so.
If you want to create a different team dimension, do the following:
Define the field from Infotype 0001 as a parameter type in Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.PYC_PYD_DTL>Define Parameter Types</>.
Register the field as team dimension in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYC_TM_CUSTOMFIELD>Register Fields of Infotype 0001 as Allowed
Team Dimensions</>.
Assign the team dimension to the process template in Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.PYC_PYP_PT>Define Process Templates</>

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 PYC_TM080 - Field &1 is already in table PYC_D_TMDI_DE. ?

  The SAP error message PYC_TM080, which states "Field &1 is already in table PYC_D_TMDI_DE," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules where data is being processed or uploaded into a specific table. This error indicates that there is an attempt to insert a record into the PYC_D_TMDI_DE table that already contains a record with the same key or unique identifier.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the data being processed contains a duplicate entry for a field that is supposed to be unique in the PYC_D_TMDI_DE table.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are uploading data from an external source or another system, it may contain duplicates that violate the constraints of the target table.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code or a user exit that processes data before it is inserted into the table, it may not be handling duplicates correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the data you are trying to insert into the PYC_D_TMDI_DE table. Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the field indicated by &1 in the error message.
  Data Cleansing: If duplicates are found, you may need to cleanse the data before attempting to insert it again. This could involve removing duplicates or aggregating data as necessary.
  Modify Upload Logic: If you are using a data upload program, consider modifying the logic to check for existing records in the PYC_D_TMDI_DE table before attempting to insert new records.
  Review Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code involved, review it to ensure that it correctly handles existing records and does not attempt to insert duplicates.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to the PYC_D_TMDI_DE table for any specific constraints or requirements that may apply.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table Structure: Understanding the structure of the PYC_D_TMDI_DE table, including its primary keys and unique constraints, can help identify why the error is occurring.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to data uploads or profitability analysis, such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA) or KEDR (Change CO-PA Data).
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the process to see where the duplicate entry is being generated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.