How To Fix 5C215 - The name key does not correspond to the name. Proposal: &

5C215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 215

• Message text: The name key does not correspond to the name. Proposal: &

What causes this issue?

The first three digits of the AHV number are derived from the beginning
of the employee's name according to a BSV table. The digits you entered
do not match the table values stored in the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C215 - The name key does not correspond to the name. Proposal: & ?

  The SAP error message 5C215 ("The name key does not correspond to the name. Proposal: &") typically occurs in the context of data entry or configuration where there is a mismatch between the key and the name associated with it. This error is often seen in scenarios involving master data, such as customer or vendor records, or when dealing with configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Key and Name: The most common cause of this error is that the key (which could be a code or identifier) does not match the expected name or description associated with it. This can happen if the key was changed or if there is a typo in the entry.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the key and name are not aligned due to previous changes or data migrations.
  
  Configuration Issues: If the error occurs during configuration, it may indicate that the configuration settings are