How To Fix 5L053 - EPF number should be a numeric value.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: EPF number should be a numeric value.

What causes this issue?

The EPF number contains either alphabets or other characters.

How to fix this error?

Only enter numeric values.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L053 - EPF number should be a numeric value. ?

  The SAP error message 5L053 indicates that the EPF (Employee Participation Fund) number should be a numeric value. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a non-numeric value in a field that is expected to contain only numeric data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The most common cause is that the user has entered a non-numeric character (such as letters, special characters, or spaces) in the EPF number field.
  Data Format Issues: The field may have specific formatting requirements that are not being met.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce numeric-only entries for this field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the EPF number being entered consists only of numeric characters (0-9). Remove any letters, special characters, or spaces.
  Field Validation: If you are copying and pasting the EPF number from another source, ensure that it is in the correct format and does not include any hidden characters.
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