How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL106 - Personnel Number (PERNR) &1 has Vendor &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Personnel Number (PERNR) &1 has Vendor &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL106 - Personnel Number (PERNR) &1 has Vendor &1. ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL106 indicates that there is a conflict with the personnel number (PERNR) in the system, specifically that the personnel number is associated with a vendor. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or when dealing with employee and vendor data.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The personnel number (PERNR) is being used both as an employee and as a vendor in the system. This can happen if the same number is mistakenly assigned to both an employee record and a vendor record.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies leading to the same number being assigned to both entities.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the system may lead to improper handling of personnel numbers and vendor numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the tables related to employees (e.g., PA0001, PA0002) and vendors (e.g., LFA1) to see if the same PERNR is being used for both.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assignment:
  
  If the same PERNR is found in both employee and vendor tables, you will need to decide which record should be kept and which should be deleted or modified. This may involve:
  
  Deleting the vendor record if it is not needed.
  Changing the personnel number for one of the records to ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who can help you resolve the issue without causing further data integrity problems.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that personnel numbers and vendor numbers are being managed correctly and that there are no overlaps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and MK03 (Display Vendor) to investigate the records.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on managing personnel and vendor data to understand best practices and avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.