How To Fix 5D708 - Place of birth is not DEUEV-compliant (&)

5D708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Place of birth is not DEUEV-compliant (&)

What causes this issue?

Character string "&V4& is not DEUEV-compliant.

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

The DEUEV check of the place of birth for error number &V1& failed.
List of checks:
</><ZH>DBGB130</>: The same special characters or blanks may not appear
multiple, consecutive times.
<ZH>DBGB131</>: Three or more identical, consecutive letters at the
start of the place of birth are not allowed.
<ZH>DBGB136</>: The first place of the place of birth field must be a
letter.
<ZH>DBGB138</>: The place of birth field must consist of at least two
letters.
<ZH>DBGB140</>: A fictitious place of birth (such as "None" or
"Unknown") was specified.
<ZH>DBGB142</>: The last place of the place of birth field can only be a
letter, period, or right parenthesis.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D708 - Place of birth is not DEUEV-compliant (&) ?

  The SAP error message 5D708, which states "Place of birth is not DEUEV-compliant," typically arises in the context of employee data management, particularly when dealing with the DEUEV (German Data Exchange for Employers) reporting requirements. This error indicates that the place of birth entered for an employee does not meet the compliance standards set by DEUEV.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Place of Birth: The place of birth entered may not be recognized as a valid location according to DEUEV standards. This could be due to misspellings, incorrect formatting, or the use of a place that is not officially recognized.
  Missing Data: The field for the place of birth may be empty or not filled out correctly.
  Incorrect Country Code: If the country code associated with the place of birth is incorrect or not aligned with DEUEV requirements, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Place of Birth: Check the employee's place of birth for accuracy. Ensure that it