How To Fix 3W603 - ID Number and birth date do not correspond

3W603 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 603

• Message text: ID Number and birth date do not correspond

What To Do
Ensure that the first six digits of the identification number match the
employee's date of birth.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W603 - ID Number and birth date do not correspond ?

  The SAP error message "3W603 ID Number and birth date do not correspond" typically occurs in the context of employee data management, particularly when dealing with personal identification information in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the ID number (such as a national ID, social security number, or similar identifier) and the birth date of the individual in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The ID number or birth date may have been entered incorrectly in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been inconsistencies or errors during the transfer.
  Regulatory Compliance: The system may be enforcing rules that require the ID number and birth date to match specific criteria or formats.
  Changes in Personal Information: If an employee has changed their name or ID number (e.g., due to marriage or legal reasons) and the birth date was not updated accordingly,