How To Fix 3Q016 - The identity number does not follow the format: bANNNNNN(C), AANNNNNN(C)

3Q016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3Q - HR : Messages for Hong Kong

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The identity number does not follow the format: bANNNNNN(C), AANNNNNN(C)

What causes this issue?

According to requirements provided by HK IRD department, HKID on IR56
form requires to be printed in the following format

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

bANNNNNN(C) or AANNNNNN(C) where
b denotes space
A denotes alphabet
N denotes numeric character
C denotes numeric character or the alphabet 'A'

How to fix this error?

Enter the HK I/C no. using the above method.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3Q016 - The identity number does not follow the format: bANNNNNN(C), AANNNNNN(C) ?

  The SAP error message 3Q016 indicates that the identity number you are trying to enter does not conform to the expected format. The expected formats are:
  
  bANNNNNN(C): This format typically means a letter followed by six digits and an optional character.
  AANNNNNN(C): This format typically means two letters followed by six digits and an optional character.
  
  Cause
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Format: The identity number you entered does not match the required format. This could be due to:
  
  Missing letters or digits.
  Incorrect sequence of letters and numbers.
  Extra characters that are not allowed.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Error: A simple typographical error while entering the identity number.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may have specific configurations that enforce certain formats for identity numbers, and the input does not comply with these settings.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Format: Ensure that the identity number you are entering follows one of