How To Fix WRF_AT_GENERAL020 - Contract &1 for alloc.table/position &2, site &3, determined and assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT_GENERAL - General Allocation Table Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Contract &1 for alloc.table/position &2, site &3, determined and assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT_GENERAL020 - Contract &1 for alloc.table/position &2, site &3, determined and assigned ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_AT_GENERAL020
  
  Text: Contract &1 for alloc.table/position &2, site &3, determined and assigned
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message indicates that a contract has already been determined and assigned for the specified allocation table/position and site. In other words, when the system tries to assign or determine a contract for a particular allocation table and position at a given site, it finds that a contract is already assigned.
  This situation typically arises in the context of Workforce Management (WFM) or Personnel Time Management where contracts are linked to allocation tables and positions for time recording, shift planning, or cost allocation purposes.
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When you try to assign a contract to an allocation table/position/site combination that already has a contract assigned.
  During the process of contract determination in time evaluation or shift planning.
  When maintaining or updating allocation tables or positions in the system.
  
  
  Possible Causes:
  
  Duplicate assignment attempt: The system prevents assigning multiple contracts to the same allocation table/position/site.
  Data inconsistency or incorrect master data setup.
  Incorrect or redundant configuration in allocation tables or personnel assignment.
  Attempting to create or update a contract assignment where one already exists.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Verify the current contract assignments for the allocation table/position/site in question.
  Use transaction codes related to allocation tables or contract assignments (e.g., PT01, PT02, or custom transactions depending on your system).
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Assignments:
  
  If a contract is already assigned, do not assign another contract to the same allocation table/position/site.
  If you need to change the contract, first remove or update the existing assignment.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  Review and correct master data for allocation tables, positions, and contracts.
  Ensure that the allocation table and position are correctly maintained and linked.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of allocation tables and contract determination rules.
  Ensure that the system logic for contract assignment is correctly set up to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation / SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this message.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on allocation tables and contract assignment.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is informational and indicates that the system has successfully found and assigned a contract, but it also warns that an assignment already exists.
  If this message appears as an error and blocks processing, it means the system logic expects only one contract per allocation table/position/site.
  Allocation tables are often used in Personnel Cost Planning, Time Evaluation, and Shift Planning scenarios.
  Understanding the relationship between contracts, allocation tables, and positions is key to resolving this issue.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  Contract &1 for alloc.table/position &2, site &3, determined and assigned
  
  
  Cause
  Contract already assigned to the allocation table/position/site combination
  
  
  Solution
  Check and avoid duplicate contract assignments; correct master data and configuration
  
  
  Context
  Workforce Management, Time Evaluation, Personnel Cost Planning
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, process step), I can help with more specific guidance.