How To Fix 5K136 - Invalid WCB Business Number; check your entry

5K136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Invalid WCB Business Number; check your entry

What causes this issue?

The WCB Business Number specified, is not a valid entry.

How to fix this error?

Please check the entry for the WCB Business Number. For the case the
selected WCB Business Number is correct, but still not accepted by the
system, please check the configuration of the tables T5KB0 and T5KB1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K136 - Invalid WCB Business Number; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message "5K136 Invalid WCB Business Number; check your entry" typically occurs in the context of processing transactions related to Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) in Canada. This error indicates that the WCB business number entered in the system is not valid or recognized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Entry: The most common cause is a typographical error in the WCB business number. This could be due to incorrect digits, missing digits, or incorrect formatting.
  Inactive or Invalid Number: The WCB business number may not be active or valid in the WCB database. This could happen if the business has not registered with the WCB or if the registration has lapsed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in SAP related to WCB processing.
  Data Synchronization: If the WCB business number was recently updated or changed, there may be a delay in the synchronization of this information in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the WCB Number: