How To Fix 5C433 - Format of child number is incorrect (line &1)

5C433 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 433

• Message text: Format of child number is incorrect (line &1)

What causes this issue?

The format in which the child number is specified in the CSV file is
incorrect.

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?

Use exactly two characters for the child number.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C433 - Format of child number is incorrect (line &1) ?

  The SAP error message 5C433 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a child number in a specific context, typically related to master data or hierarchical structures in SAP. This error often arises in scenarios involving the creation or modification of hierarchical data, such as in the context of materials, equipment, or organizational structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Format of child number is incorrect (line &1)" suggests that the child number being processed does not conform to the expected format. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The child number may have been entered incorrectly, containing invalid characters or an incorrect length.
  Data Type Mismatch: The system may expect a numeric value, but a string or alphanumeric value has been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define the expected format for child numbers, and the provided number does not meet these criteria.
  Missing Data: