How To Fix 5L050 - Employee no. & : EPF no. in I196 differs from upload data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5L - Messages for Malaysian HRMS.

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Employee no. & : EPF no. in I196 differs from upload data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L050 - Employee no. & : EPF no. in I196 differs from upload data. ?

  The SAP error message 5L050 indicates a discrepancy between the employee number (Employee no.) and the EPF (Employee Provident Fund) number in the I196 infotype during a data upload process. This error typically arises when the data being uploaded does not match the existing records in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Mismatch: The employee number in the I196 infotype does not match the EPF number provided in the upload data.
  Incorrect Data Format: The format of the EPF number or employee number may not conform to the expected format in SAP.
  Missing Records: The employee record may not exist in the system, or the EPF number may not be correctly assigned to the employee.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the data being uploaded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Check the upload data for any discrepancies between the employee number and the EPF number. Ensure that they match the existing records in the SAP system.
  Correct Format: Ensure that the EPF number and employee number are in the correct format as required by SAP.
  Check Employee Records: Verify that the employee record exists in the system and that the EPF number is correctly assigned to that employee.
  Update Records: If there are discrepancies, update the records in the SAP system or correct the upload data accordingly.
  Test Upload: After making corrections, perform a test upload with a small set of data to ensure that the issue is resolved before proceeding with a larger upload.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype I196: This infotype is used to store information related to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) for employees in SAP.
  Data Upload Process: Ensure that the data upload process is following the correct procedures and that the data is being validated before upload.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to manually check employee records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.