How To Fix 5R066 - Position 3 through 9 of the Work Permit ID should be numeric

5R066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Position 3 through 9 of the Work Permit ID should be numeric

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R066 - Position 3 through 9 of the Work Permit ID should be numeric ?

  The SAP error message 5R066 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the Work Permit ID you are trying to enter. Specifically, it states that positions 3 through 9 of the Work Permit ID should be numeric, meaning that these specific characters in the ID must be digits (0-9).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format: The Work Permit ID you are entering does not conform to the expected format, where positions 3 to 9 must be numeric.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the Work Permit ID, such as including letters or special characters in the numeric positions.
  Configuration Issue: The system may have specific configuration settings that enforce this numeric requirement, and the ID you are using does not meet those criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Work Permit ID: Review the Work Permit ID you are entering and ensure that characters in positions 3 through 9 are all numeric. For