How To Fix HRPADKW038 - Employee does not have formatted full name; Check infotype 0002

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADKW - Message Class for Kuwait

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Employee does not have formatted full name; Check infotype 0002

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADKW038 - Employee does not have formatted full name; Check infotype 0002 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADKW038 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the formatted full name of an employee because the relevant data is missing in Infotype 0002 (Personal Data). This infotype is crucial as it contains essential personal information about the employee, including their name, date of birth, and other personal details.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The employee's formatted full name is not available because the name fields in Infotype 0002 are either empty or incorrectly filled.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered, such as incorrect spelling or formatting issues.
  Infotype Not Maintained: The infotype may not have been maintained for the employee, especially if the employee is newly created or if there was an error during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0002:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select Infotype 0002.
  Verify that the fields for the employee's name (First Name, Last Name, etc.) are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain or Correct Data:
  
  If the fields are empty, fill in the required name fields.
  If there are errors, correct them to ensure that the name is formatted correctly.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Error:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the transaction or process that generated the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotype 0002 Fields: The key fields in Infotype 0002 include:
  
  First Name
  Last Name
  Middle Name (if applicable)
  Title (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data (to check existing data without making changes)
  
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit HR master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists even after correcting the data, check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this specific error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADKW038 error and ensure that the employee's formatted full name is correctly maintained in the system.