How To Fix RP967 - Entry & exists already

RP967 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 967

• Message text: Entry & exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP967 - Entry & exists already ?

  The SAP error message RP967 ("Entry & exists already") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with infotypes in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a record that already exists in the system, which violates the uniqueness constraint for that particular infotype or data entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a new entry for an infotype (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment) that already has an existing record for the same employee and validity period.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the data being entered may not be correctly validated, leading to attempts to create duplicates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be existing records that conflict with new entries being created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Before creating a