How To Fix HRBAS00INFTY050 - Short name &1 is numerical (confusion with object number)

HRBAS00INFTY050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBAS00INFTY - HR-DLG: Infotype Maintenance

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Short name &1 is numerical (confusion with object number)

What causes this issue?

You have entered "&V1&" as the short name of the object using only
numbers.
This is not an error, simply a recommendation.

How to fix this error?

It is advisable (but not obligatory) to enter a non numerical name for
the object. This can make it easier to find the object later on since
you can search either on the short name or on the object ID and avoid
confusion.

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HRBAS00INFTY050 - Details

• The SAP error message HRBAS00INFTY050 indicates that there is an issue with the short name of an infotype in the Human Resources (HR) module. Specifically, the error states that the short name provided is numerical, which can lead to confusion with an object number. This typically occurs when the system expects a character-based identifier but receives a numerical one instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The short name for the infotype may have been entered incorrectly, using a numerical value instead of the expected alphanumeric format.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the infotype settings or in the way the infotype is being called or processed.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that the short names were not correctly formatted or validated during the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Verify the short name being used for the infotype. Ensure that it is in the correct format (alphanumeric) and