How To Fix SAWE_BO_SA047 - Duplicate entries in candidate list

SAWE_BO_SA047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_BO_SA - Message class for BO Staff Assignment

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Duplicate entries in candidate list

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SAWE_BO_SA047 - Details

• The SAP error message SAWE_BO_SA047, which indicates "Duplicate entries in candidate list," typically occurs in the context of the SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting module. This error arises when there are duplicate candidate entries in the system, which can happen during various processes such as importing candidates, creating job requisitions, or managing candidate pools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Candidate Records: The most common cause is that the same candidate has been entered multiple times in the system, either through manual entry or data import processes.
  Data Import Issues: If candidates are imported from external sources (like spreadsheets or other databases), duplicates may arise if the import process does not check for existing records.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, the system settings or configurations may not be set up to prevent duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Use the candidate management tools in SAP to search for and identify duplicate candidates. You can filter candidates by name, email, or other unique identifiers.
  
  
  
  Merge or Delete