How To Fix 5Z009 - Check digit procedure "&" is unknown

5Z009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Check digit procedure "&" is unknown

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.

How to fix this error?

Choose another name for the check digit procedure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z009 - Check digit procedure "&" is unknown ?

  The SAP error message 5Z009, which states "Check digit procedure '&' is unknown," typically occurs in the context of handling check digits for various data entries, such as customer or vendor master records. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize the specified check digit procedure, which is essential for validating certain types of data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Check Digit Procedure: The check digit procedure referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could happen if the procedure was deleted or never created.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the check digit procedure is not properly set up or linked to the relevant data fields.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect or unsupported check digit procedure in the relevant field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining check digit procedures. This