How To Fix HRIESP080 - ERN is mandatory for a &1

HRIESP080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 080

• Message text: ERN is mandatory for a &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP080 - ERN is mandatory for a &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP080 indicates that an "ERN" (which stands for "External Reference Number") is mandatory for a specific operation or entry in the HR module. This error typically arises in the context of employee data management, particularly when dealing with infotypes related to employee benefits, payroll, or other HR-related processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects an External Reference Number (ERN) to be provided for a specific infotype or operation, but it is either missing or not filled in correctly. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or updating an employee record.
  When processing payroll or benefits that require an ERN.
  When importing data from external systems where the ERN is expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRIESP080 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Infotype: Identify which infotype is causing the error. This can usually be found in the error message details or by checking the transaction you were