How To Fix HRPADNO_ADT016 - You have not entered a valid pattern (e.g. X/3,5/2/8/X)

HRPADNO_ADT016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_ADT - ADT Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You have not entered a valid pattern (e.g. X/3,5/2/8/X)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADNO_ADT016 - You have not entered a valid pattern (e.g. X/3,5/2/8/X) ?

  The SAP error message HRPADNO_ADT016, which states "You have not entered a valid pattern (e.g. X/3,5/2/8/X)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with personnel numbers or similar identifiers that require a specific format.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the input provided does not conform to the expected pattern or format defined in the system. The pattern mentioned in the error message (e.g., X/3,5/2/8/X) indicates a specific structure that the input must follow. The components of the pattern can represent:
  
  X: A character (could be a letter or a number)
  3, 5, 2, 8: Numeric values that indicate the length of specific segments of the input
  / (slash): A separator between different segments of the input
  
  If the input does not match this structure, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Format: Ensure that the input you are providing matches the