How To Fix 5F494 - 'DTpartement' of birth & not compatible with value &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 494

• Message text: 'DTpartement' of birth & not compatible with value &

What causes this issue?

The "departement" of birth number, which is the sixth and seventh figure
of the Social Security number, is incorrect.

System Response

The system checks your entry in comparison with the information recorded
in the <ZK><ZH>Identity (0002)</></> infotype.
Exceptions:
The "departement" number in the Social Security number is 75 for
employees born before 1968 in Essone (91), Hauts-de-Seine (92),
Seine-Saint-Denis (93), Val-de-Marne (94) and Val-d'Oise (95).
The "departement" number in the Social Security number is 20 for
employees born before 1976 in Basse-Corse (2A) or Haute-Corse (2B).
The "departement" number in the Social Security number is 97 and 98 for
overseas territories and "departements".
For employees born in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia before 1964, the
"departement" number in the Social Security number is 91, 92, 93 or 94
for Algeria and 95 and 96 for Morocco and Tunisia respectively.

How to fix this error?

Change your entry accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F494 - 'DTpartement' of birth & not compatible with value & ?

  The SAP error message 5F494 typically indicates that there is an issue with the date of birth (DOB) field in the system. The error message suggests that the date of birth entered is not compatible with the expected format or value in the system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date of birth may have been entered in an incorrect format that the system does not recognize.
  Invalid Date: The date entered may not be a valid date (e.g., February 30th).
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may expect a specific data type or format that is not being met.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are causing the incompatibility.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong value or format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date of birth is entered in the correct format as specified by the system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Validate Date: Verify that the date entered is a valid date. For example, ensure that the day does not exceed the number of days in the month.
  Review Field Settings: Check the field settings in the SAP configuration to ensure that the data type and format are correctly defined.
  User Training: Provide training or guidelines to users on how to correctly enter date values in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and how to resolve it.
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the program or transaction to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: If this error occurs during a specific transaction, note the transaction code and consult relevant documentation or forums for that transaction.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to enter or modify the date of birth field.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.