How To Fix 5A130 - Person ID not valid

5A130 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Person ID not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A130 - Person ID not valid ?

  The SAP error message 5A130: Person ID not valid typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Self-Service (ESS) modules when the system is unable to recognize or validate the Person ID (or Personnel Number) that is being referenced. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Person ID: The Person ID entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Inactive or Deleted Employee: The Person ID may belong to an employee who has been terminated or whose record has been deleted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the data associated with the Person ID.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the system that prevent the Person ID from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the Person ID: Double-check the Person ID for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using