How To Fix HRPADJP_INDNR004 - The retention period of the individual number has expired

HRPADJP_INDNR004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADJP_INDNR - Message Class for Individual Numbers

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The retention period of the individual number has expired

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADJP_INDNR004 - The retention period of the individual number has expired ?

  The SAP error message HRPADJP_INDNR004 indicates that the retention period for an individual number (such as a social security number or tax identification number) has expired. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system attempts to access or process an individual number that is no longer valid due to the expiration of its retention period. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Retention Period Expiry: The retention period for the individual number has been defined in the system and has reached its end date.
  Data Archiving: The individual number may have been archived or deleted as part of data management practices.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for retention periods may not align with the organization's policies or legal requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPADJP_INDNR004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Retention Period Settings:
  
  Review the retention period