How To Fix 5K001 - Social Insurance Number is invalid

5K001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Social Insurance Number is invalid

What causes this issue?

Canadian Social Insurance Numbers consist of nine digits.
The first eight digits are assigned, while the ninth digit is
constructed from the first eight and acts as a check digit. The
accuracy of any SIN is verified against a standard modulus 10 check
digit formula.
This message appears if the SIN fails that formula.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K001 - Social Insurance Number is invalid ?

  The SAP error message "5K001 Social Insurance Number is invalid" typically occurs in the context of employee data management, particularly when dealing with payroll or personnel administration in SAP systems. This error indicates that the Social Insurance Number (SIN) entered for an employee does not meet the validation criteria set by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Format: The SIN may not be in the correct format (e.g., it should be a 9-digit number).
  Invalid Number: The number entered may not correspond to a valid SIN issued by the relevant authority.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the entry of the SIN.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize valid SINs.
  Country-Specific Rules: Different countries have different formats and rules for social insurance numbers, and the system may not be set up to handle these correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the SIN: Check the entered SIN against official documentation to ensure it is correct and