How To Fix HRITFAU005 - The value for a Checkbox should be SPACE or X

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRITFAU - Message class for New Infotype Framework (Australia)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The value for a Checkbox should be SPACE or X

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFAU005 - The value for a Checkbox should be SPACE or X ?

  The SAP error message HRITFAU005 indicates that there is an issue with the value assigned to a checkbox field in the system. Specifically, the error states that the value for a checkbox should either be a space (indicating that the checkbox is unchecked) or an "X" (indicating that the checkbox is checked). If the value is anything other than these two options, the error will be triggered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Value Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the program or user is trying to assign a value to a checkbox that is not a valid option (i.e., not a space or "X").
  Data Entry Error: Manual data entry errors where a user might input an invalid character or string instead of the expected values.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or imported from a file, the values may not conform to the expected format.
  Custom Code Issues: