How To Fix RP954 - ID number & already exists for Pers. No. &

RP954 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 954

• Message text: ID number & already exists for Pers. No. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP954 - ID number & already exists for Pers. No. & ?

  The SAP error message "RP954 ID number & already exists for Pers. No. &" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when there is an attempt to create or modify an employee record with an ID number that already exists for the specified personnel number. This can happen during various HR processes, such as hiring, data uploads, or changes to employee records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate ID Number: The ID number you are trying to assign to the employee already exists in the system for the same or a different personnel number.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing mass uploads, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors can lead to attempts to assign an ID number that is already in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Verify if the ID number is already assigned to another employee. You can do this by running