How To Fix 5D244 - Employee number does not match date of birth

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Employee number does not match date of birth

What causes this issue?

The employee number contains the date of birth of the employee in the
first six places, in the form YYMMDD.
This is not the case here.

System Response

The employee cannot be considered for settlements, data medium exchange
in the pension fund, and so on.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid employee number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D244 - Employee number does not match date of birth ?

  The SAP error message 5D244, "Employee number does not match date of birth," typically occurs in the context of employee data management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the employee number and the date of birth recorded in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The employee number or date of birth may have been entered incorrectly during data entry.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been inconsistencies or errors in the data mapping.
  Changes in Employee Data: If an employee's date of birth was changed after the employee number was assigned, this could lead to a mismatch.
  Duplicate Records: There may be duplicate employee records with different dates of birth associated with the same employee number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Check the employee's date of birth and employee number in the system. Ensure that both pieces of information are correct and match the official records.
  Correct Data Entry: If there is an error, correct the employee number or date of birth in the SAP system.
  Check for Duplicates: Look for duplicate employee records that may be causing the conflict. If duplicates are found, consolidate the records as necessary.
  Data Migration Review: If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that data was transferred correctly and that mappings were accurate.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the correct information, consult with the HR department or the employee in question to confirm their details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit employee data in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on maintaining employee master data and handling common errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.