How To Fix HREIC_APPL_VP013 - Check if the contact type is correct

HREIC_APPL_VP013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREIC_APPL_VP - Message class for EIC application (VP)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Check if the contact type is correct

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

The personnel number of the affected employee is different from the
personnel number of the contact person. Please choose the corresponding
contact type.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP013 - Check if the contact type is correct ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL_VP013, which states "Check if the contact type is correct," typically occurs in the context of employee or organizational data management, particularly when dealing with contact information in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an issue with the contact type assigned to a specific contact person or communication method in the system. Possible causes include:
  
  Incorrect Contact Type: The contact type assigned may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Missing Configuration: The contact type may not be configured properly in the system settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect data entries in the contact information.
  Incompatibility: The contact type may not be compatible with the specific application or module being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HREIC_APPL_VP013 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify Contact Type:
  
  Check the contact type assigned to the contact person in the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0006 for Addresses).
  Ensure that the contact