How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT029 - Inconsistent key mapping for Employment &1: split 1 : n impossible

/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Inconsistent key mapping for Employment &1: split 1 : n impossible

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/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT029 - Details

• The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT029 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the key mapping for an employee's employment records. Specifically, it suggests that the system is unable to handle a split of employment records from a one-to-many relationship due to this inconsistency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the employee's data, such as mismatched keys or identifiers in the employment records.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the employee's employment status or the way the employment records are set up in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were recent changes to the employee's records, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  Multiple Employment Records: If an employee has multiple employment records that are not properly linked or mapped, it can cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Records: Review the employee's records in the system to ensure that all key