How To Fix RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON001 - Central person &1 is already assigned to the HR employee &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON - Central Person

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Central person &1 is already assigned to the HR employee &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON001 - Central person &1 is already assigned to the HR employee &2 ?

  The SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON001 indicates that a central person (CP) is already assigned to another HR employee. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when trying to assign a central person to an HR employee record that is already linked to a different employee.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The central person you are trying to assign is already linked to another HR employee. In SAP, a central person can only be assigned to one HR employee at a time.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry, leading to an attempt to assign the same central person to multiple HR employees.
  System Configuration: There might be issues with the configuration of the central person functionality in your SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the current assignments of the central person and the HR employee.
  Verify if the central person is indeed assigned to another employee.
  
  
  
  Reassign Central Person:
  
  If you need to reassign the central person to a different HR employee, you will first need to remove the existing assignment. This can be done using transaction PA30 to delete the current assignment before making a new one.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the correct central person is being assigned to the intended HR employee. Double-check the data being entered to avoid duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT:
  
  If you are unsure about the assignment or if the issue persists, consult with your HR department or IT support team. They may need to check for any underlying configuration issues or data integrity problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Central Person Concept: In SAP HCM, a central person is a person who can be linked to multiple HR records, but each central person can only be linked to one HR employee at a time.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, PPOME (for organizational management), and PPOSE (for personnel planning) to manage HR data effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific configurations or updates may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the assignments of central persons in your SAP system.