How To Fix RP797 - Identical special rule. Second entry will be deleted

RP797 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 797

• Message text: Identical special rule. Second entry will be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP797 - Identical special rule. Second entry will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message "RP797 Identical special rule. Second entry will be deleted" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there are duplicate entries for special rules in the payroll schema. This can happen when the same special rule is applied multiple times for the same employee in a payroll period, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same special rule has been defined multiple times for the same employee in the payroll processing. This can happen due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Schema Configuration: The payroll schema may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the same rule being triggered multiple times.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee's master data that cause the same special rule to be applied more than once.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema to ensure that the special rules are not being