How To Fix HRIESP119 - Payroll Submission: Invalid character &1 in &2 (&3)


HRIESP119 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

  • Message number: 119

  • Message text: Payroll Submission: Invalid character &1 in &2 (&3)

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP119 - Payroll Submission: Invalid character &1 in &2 (&3) ?
    The SAP error message HRIESP119 typically occurs during the payroll submission process in the Human Resources module. This error indicates that there is an invalid character in a specific field of the payroll data being submitted. The message format usually includes placeholders for the invalid character, the field name, and possibly the record number or other relevant identifiers.
    
    Cause: Invalid Characters: The error is primarily caused by the presence of invalid characters in the payroll data. This could be due to: Special characters that are not allowed in the specific field. Incorrect formatting of data (e.g., numeric fields containing letters). Data entry errors where unexpected characters were input. Data Mapping Issues: If the payroll data is being transferred from another system or is being generated from a custom program, there may be issues with how the data is being formatted or mapped.
    Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in SAP for payroll processing may not align with

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