How To Fix 3Q017 - Check digit of ID number should not be blank

3Q017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Check digit of ID number should not be blank

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3Q017 - Details

• The SAP error message 3Q017: "Check digit of ID number should not be blank" typically occurs in the context of handling identification numbers, such as tax IDs, social security numbers, or other forms of identification that require a check digit for validation.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a check digit as part of an ID number, but the check digit field is either empty or not populated correctly. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have forgotten to enter the check digit when inputting the ID number.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the check digit may not have been included or was lost during the transfer.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to handle the ID number format, leading to missing check digits.
  Validation Rules: The validation rules set in the system may require a check digit that is not being