How To Fix 5E009 - Check digit is incorrect & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Check digit is incorrect & &

What causes this issue?

The Fiscal Identification Number you have entered is incorrect or does
not corrrespond to the worker's numerical code.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the entry and enter the correct check digit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E009 - Check digit is incorrect & & ?

  The SAP error message 5E009: Check digit is incorrect typically occurs in the context of data entry or processing where a check digit is used to validate the integrity of a number, such as a document number, customer number, or material number. The check digit is a form of redundancy check used for error detection on identifiers.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered an incorrect number, which does not match the expected check digit.
  Data Corruption: The data may have been corrupted during transmission or storage.
  System Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the check digit algorithm in the SAP system.
  Integration Issues: If data is being imported from another system, the check digit may not have been calculated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Input: Check the number you entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that all digits are correct.
  Recalculate Check Digit: If you have access to the algorithm used for generating the check digit, recalculate it based on the other digits of the number to ensure it matches.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration settings to ensure that the check digit logic is correctly implemented.
  Check Data Sources: If the data is coming from an external source, verify that the source system is generating the check digit correctly.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may need to look into specific transaction codes related to the module you are working with (e.g., MM for materials management, SD for sales and distribution).
  User Forums: SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.