How To Fix HRITFAU009 - Tax File number should not contain any characters

HRITFAU009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Tax File number should not contain any characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFAU009 - Tax File number should not contain any characters ?

  The SAP error message HRITFAU009 indicates that the Tax File Number (TFN) entered in the system contains invalid characters. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or employee data management in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules, particularly in Australia where TFNs are used for tax purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The TFN should only consist of numeric characters (0-9). If any letters, special characters, or spaces are included, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Error: The TFN may have been incorrectly entered by the user, leading to the inclusion of invalid characters.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from another system or file, formatting issues may introduce invalid characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Verify the TFN entered for the employee. Ensure that it contains only 9 digits and no other characters.
  Correct Data: If the TFN is incorrect, update it in the employee's master data. Navigate to the relevant infotype (usually IT0002