How To Fix HRPADNO_EDG173 - No valid F/D-number in IT0002 (value: &1)! (payroll area=&2)

HRPADNO_EDG173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_EDG - EDAG messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No valid F/D-number in IT0002 (value: &1)! (payroll area=&2)

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HRPADNO_EDG173 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG173 indicates that there is no valid F/D-number (which typically refers to a "Function/Department number") in the Infotype 0002 (Personal Data) for the employee in question. This error usually arises during payroll processing when the system expects a valid F/D-number but cannot find one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The F/D-number is not maintained in Infotype 0002 for the employee.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll area configuration may not be set up correctly to recognize the F/D-number.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to an invalid or missing F/D-number.
  Infotype Lock: The Infotype 0002 might be locked for editing, preventing updates to the F/D-number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0002:
  
  Go to the employee's master data and check Infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  Ensure that the F/D-number is correctly entered and valid.
  
  
  
  Maintain F/D-number:
  
  If the F/D-number is missing, you need to enter a valid F/D-number in Infotype 0002.
  If the F/D-number is incorrect, update it with