How To Fix 5Q485 - ZfA Error: First name &2 of child &1 does not meet the ZfA requirements.

5Q485 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 485

• Message text: ZfA Error: First name &2 of child &1 does not meet the ZfA requirements.

What causes this issue?

The error catalog for ZfA notifications is described in the ZfA
communication handbook "Allgemeine Grundlagen - Anlagenband Zulageve
rfahren - Release z18d (z2012.10)". The error checks for the names
included in the ZfA notifications largely correspond to the checks that
are also valid for the DBNA module in DEUEV notifications.
The first name &V1& of the child does not meet the requirements of this
error catalog.

How to fix this error?

The child's first name entered in infotype 0021 should be corrected to
meet the requirements of the ZfA. The notification can be created
without any warning after the name has been corrected.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Q485 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Q485, which states "ZfA Error: First name &2 of child &1 does not meet the ZfA requirements," typically relates to issues with the data entered for a child's first name in the context of the ZfA (Zentrale Stelle für die Abwicklung von Anträgen) requirements in Germany. This error often arises in systems that handle personal data, such as HR or payroll modules, where compliance with specific naming conventions or legal requirements is necessary.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the first name of a child does not conform to the expected format or criteria set by the ZfA. Common causes include:
  
  Invalid characters in the name (e.g., special characters or numbers).
  The name is too short or too long.
  The name does not comply with cultural or legal naming conventions.
  Missing required fields or incorrect data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Name Format: Ensure that the