How To Fix 5C351 - First name for bar code not available (first name)

5C351 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 351

• Message text: First name for bar code not available (first name)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C351 - First name for bar code not available (first name) ?

  The SAP error message 5C351, which states "First name for bar code not available (first name)," typically occurs in the context of generating barcodes for certain documents or processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve or find the first name associated with the barcode data, which is necessary for the barcode generation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the first name field is either empty or not populated in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the barcode generation process, where the system is not correctly set up to pull the first name from the appropriate data source.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that prevent the system from accessing the first name.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the relevant master data (e.g., customer, vendor, employee) has