How To Fix HRPADKW138 - Personnel number is not correct; check your entry

HRPADKW138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADKW - Message Class for Kuwait

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Personnel number is not correct; check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADKW138 - Personnel number is not correct; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message HRPADKW138, which states "Personnel number is not correct; check your entry," typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when a user attempts to access or process data related to a personnel number that is either invalid or does not exist in the system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may be mistyped or does not exist in the database.
  Personnel Number Deactivation: The personnel number may have been deactivated or terminated, making it no longer valid for processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the personnel number.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like payroll or time management), there may be synchronization issues leading to discrepancies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the HR module that are not set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Personnel