How To Fix RH124 - Sign reversal for duplicate leaf &1 is not unique (Note 1629665)

RH124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Sign reversal for duplicate leaf &1 is not unique (Note 1629665)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH124 - Sign reversal for duplicate leaf &1 is not unique (Note 1629665) ?

  The SAP error message RH124, which states "Sign reversal for duplicate leaf &1 is not unique," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with infotypes related to employee data. This error indicates that there are duplicate entries for a specific "leaf" (which can refer to a node in a hierarchical structure, such as a payroll area or organizational unit) that have conflicting sign reversal settings.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the presence of multiple entries in the system that are configured to perform sign reversals for the same leaf, but these entries are not uniquely identifiable. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: There may be multiple configurations for the same payroll area or organizational unit that are set to perform sign reversals, leading to ambiguity.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual errors during data entry or configuration can lead to duplicate records.
  Inconsistent Settings: Different settings for the same