How To Fix 5Y859 - & & - Error while converting the string. Personnel No. rejected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 859

• Message text: & & - Error while converting the string. Personnel No. rejected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y859 - & & - Error while converting the string. Personnel No. rejected ?

  The SAP error message "5Y859 - Error while converting the string. Personnel No. rejected" typically indicates that there is an issue with the personnel number being processed in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data uploads, personnel administration, or when executing specific transactions related to employee records.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Personnel Number Format: The personnel number may not conform to the expected format (e.g., length, characters).
  Non-Existent Personnel Number: The personnel number being referenced may not exist in the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in the expected data type for the personnel number (e.g., numeric vs. alphanumeric).
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: The personnel number may have leading or trailing spaces that are causing the conversion to fail.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are affecting how personnel numbers are processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Personnel Number: Verify that the personnel number you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system.
  Format Correction: Ensure that the personnel number is in the correct format and does not contain any invalid characters.
  Trim Spaces: Remove any leading or trailing spaces from the personnel number.
  Data Type Verification: Ensure that the data type of the personnel number matches the expected type in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements related to personnel numbers in your version of SAP.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process to identify where the conversion is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may be using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), or others related to HR data management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify personnel data.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message "5Y859".