How To Fix 5L051 - EPF reference number has failed the validity check.

5L051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: EPF reference number has failed the validity check.

What causes this issue?

The validity check for the EPF number has failed.

How to fix this error?

Please check the number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5L051 - Details

• The SAP error message "5L051 EPF reference number has failed the validity check" typically occurs in the context of the Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) functionalities, particularly when dealing with employee data or payroll-related processes. This error indicates that the EPF (Employee Provident Fund) reference number provided does not meet the required validity criteria set by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Format: The EPF reference number may not conform to the expected format (e.g., incorrect length, invalid characters).
  Non-Existence: The EPF reference number may not exist in the system or may not be linked to the employee in question.
  Inactive Status: The EPF reference number may be inactive or not valid for the current payroll period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or benefits module that affect the validation of EPF reference numbers.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as typos or incorrect information, can lead to this error.
  
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