How To Fix 5R049 - Standard CPF a/c number should be - &1

5R049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Standard CPF a/c number should be - &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Employee's CPF account number:
- First character must begin with S or T, whereby S denotes for those
born before the year 2000 and T denotes for those born on the year
2000 onwards. As for foreigner, the S or T will depend on the date
of application of CPF account number to CPF board.
- Second character can be numeric for local or alphabet A, B, C, D, or
F
for foreigner.
- Third character till eighth character must be numeric.
- Ninth character will be the check-digit which will be in
alphanumeric.
The conversion of alpha to numeric check digit is shown below:
If second character is A , B, C or 0 to 9, then
Alpha CD : A B C D E F G H I J Z
Numeric CD: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -
If second character is D or F, then
Alpha CD : A B C E J K L N P X V
Numeric CD: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -
- There shoud not be any decimal places to separate the check digit.
Eg: Local - S1254555Z, T1234567J
Foreigner - SA084109E, TC738389Z

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R049 - Standard CPF a/c number should be - &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5R049, which states "Standard CPF a/c number should be - &1," typically relates to issues with the configuration of the Chart of Accounts (CoA) or the assignment of accounts in the financial module of SAP. This error often occurs when there is a mismatch or an incorrect account number being used in a transaction or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Number: The account number being referenced does not match the expected format or is not valid in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The Chart of Accounts may not be properly configured, or the account may not be assigned to the correct company code or controlling area.
  Missing Master Data: The account may not exist in the system or may not be set up correctly in the master data.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require a specific type of account that is not being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Account Number: Check the account number being