How To Fix 5K194 - Address in Infotype 0006 longer than specification for employee &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Address in Infotype 0006 longer than specification for employee &1.

What causes this issue?

Employee's address length in Infotype 0006 is greater than that
specified by CRA. If this is not corrected, the system will truncate
the address line to CRA specified length during XML file creation
without a warning.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K194 - Address in Infotype 0006 longer than specification for employee &1. ?

  The SAP error message 5K194 ("Address in Infotype 0006 longer than specification for employee &1") typically occurs when the address information entered in Infotype 0006 (Addresses) exceeds the defined length specifications for that particular field in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the address fields in Infotype 0006 containing data that exceeds the maximum allowed character length. This can happen if:
  
  The address line, city, or other address-related fields have been filled with too many characters.
  The configuration settings for the address fields in the system are set to a specific length, and the entered data exceeds that length.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Address Fields: 
  
  Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and enter the employee number.
  Navigate to Infotype 0006 (Addresses) and review the address fields.
  Identify which field(s) contain data that exceeds the allowed length.
  
  
  
  Edit the Address:
  
  Shorten the content of the address fields that are too long. Ensure that the data entered complies with the maximum character limits defined in the system.
  Save the changes after making the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you frequently encounter this issue, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings for Infotype 0006. This can be done by an SAP HR consultant or someone with access to the configuration settings.
  Check the field lengths defined in the system and adjust them if necessary, but be cautious as this may have implications for other data entries.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the entry again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0006: This infotype is used to store address information for employees in the SAP HR module.
  Field Lengths: The maximum lengths for address fields can vary based on the country-specific settings and configurations in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or an SAP HR expert for further assistance.