How To Fix 5D693 - The insurance number is incorrect

5D693 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 693

• Message text: The insurance number is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D693 - The insurance number is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message 5D693, which states "The insurance number is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of employee data management, particularly when dealing with health insurance or social security information in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the insurance number entered does not meet the required format or does not correspond to valid data in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Format: The insurance number may not conform to the expected format (e.g., length, character type).
  Invalid Number: The number entered may not be a valid insurance number, possibly due to typographical errors.
  Missing Data: The insurance number may not be maintained in the relevant master data records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to insurance number validation.
  Data Synchronization: If the system is integrated with external databases or services, there may be synchronization issues leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the Insurance Number: Check the