How To Fix HRGB_PAE342 - PAE Error: Return Value &1 is not in the format AA/BB/NNN/X (Feature &2)

HRGB_PAE342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_PAE - HR: Messages for pension auto enrolment

• Message number: 342

• Message text: PAE Error: Return Value &1 is not in the format AA/BB/NNN/X (Feature &2)

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HRGB_PAE342 - Details

• The SAP error message HRGB_PAE342 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a return value in a specific feature related to the Personnel Administration (PA) module. The error message specifies that the return value does not conform to the expected format, which is AA/BB/NNN/X. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message and potential solutions:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Format Violation: The return value is expected to follow a specific format:
  
  AA: Represents two alphabetic characters.
  BB: Represents two alphabetic characters.
  NNN: Represents three numeric characters.
  X: Represents a single alphanumeric character.
  
  If the return value does not match this pattern, the error will be triggered.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry or configuration that led to an incorrect value being processed.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might not be handling the return value correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The feature referenced in the error message