How To Fix 53215 - Set indicator: personnel number required

53215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Set indicator: personnel number required

What causes this issue?

One of the switches for totaling for the employee is active, but
the personnel number is not required.

System Response

The system does not accept this combination.

How to fix this error?

Mark the personnel number as required, or deactivate the switch for
totaling for the employee.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

53215 - Details

• The SAP error message 53215, "Set indicator: personnel number required," typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) or personnel administration processes. This error indicates that a personnel number is required for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Personnel Number: The most common cause is that the personnel number field is empty or not filled in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the HR module or the specific transaction you are using.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify personnel data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a valid personnel number in the relevant field. If you are using a transaction that requires a personnel number, make sure it is filled in correctly.
  Review Transaction Settings: If you