How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL102 - Multiple Vendors are assigned to the Employee &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Multiple Vendors are assigned to the Employee &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL102 - Multiple Vendors are assigned to the Employee &1. ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL102 indicates that multiple vendors are assigned to a specific employee in the system. This situation typically arises in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when an employee is linked to more than one vendor, which can lead to confusion in processing transactions related to that employee.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Vendor Assignments: The employee has been assigned to more than one vendor in the system, which is not allowed for certain processes.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the assignment of vendors to employees can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in a way that does not allow multiple vendor assignments for a single employee.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA20 or PA30) to view the employee's master data.
  Check the vendor assignments for the employee and identify if there are indeed multiple vendors assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Vendor Assignments:
  
  If multiple vendors are assigned, determine which vendor should remain and remove the others.
  This can typically be done in the vendor assignment screen or through the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Data Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which vendor to keep or how to proceed, consult with your HR department or the team responsible for data management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists or if you believe it is a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or HCM configuration team to review the settings related to vendor assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SE16 (Data Browser) to check vendor tables.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to employee master data and vendor assignments for additional guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL102 and ensure that the employee is correctly assigned to a single vendor.