SAP Message RP490 - Database inconsistency for personnel number &, infotype &

Diagnosis
The HR Master Data update program has realized that the database statuswas inconsistent prior to the update.

System Response
This problem always leads to the operation being cancelled.

Procedure
SAP standard transactions usually ensure that the database remainsconsistent. However, the following problems have occurred in the past.

  • Transfer of inconsistent legacy data.

  • Inconsistencies created by customer-specific reports.

  • Programming errors in SAP standard transactions.

  • Check to see if one of the first two errors applies to your problem,and if so, try to solve the problem yourself.
    If you cannot solve the problem this way, create an error message forSAP to solve.