How To Fix 5Q013 - Check digit & of the SPF number is incorrect; the correct one is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Q - Error Texts for Public Sector

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Check digit & of the SPF number is incorrect; the correct one is &

What causes this issue?

The insurance number does not correspond to the check digit procedure
selected.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the check digit suggested.

Procedure for System Administrators

Change the check digit procedure in table T5D5Z if it is incorrect for
this supplementary pension fund.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Q013 - Check digit & of the SPF number is incorrect; the correct one is & ?

  The SAP error message 5Q013 indicates that there is an issue with the check digit of the SPF (Supplier Product File) number. This error typically arises when the check digit calculated from the SPF number does not match the expected check digit. The check digit is a form of redundancy check used for error detection on identifiers.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect SPF Number: The SPF number entered may have been mistyped or incorrectly formatted.
  Data Corruption: The data may have been corrupted during input or transfer.
  Manual Entry Errors: If the SPF number was entered manually, there could be human error involved.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the system is configured to validate SPF numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the SPF Number: Double-check the SPF number for any typographical errors. Ensure that all digits are correct and in the right order.
  Recalculate the Check Digit: If you have access to the algorithm used to calculate the check digit, you can manually verify the SPF number against the expected check digit.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for the correct format and calculation method for SPF numbers.
  Correct the Entry: If the SPF number is incorrect, enter the correct SPF number as indicated by the error message.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after verifying the SPF number, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP Help for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Check Digit Calculation: Understanding how the check digit is calculated can help in troubleshooting. Typically, it involves a specific algorithm that processes the digits of the SPF number.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering SPF numbers are trained on the correct procedures to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Q013 and ensure that the SPF number is correctly validated in the SAP system.