How To Fix HRPADOM018 - Employee has no formatted full name; Check Infotype 0002

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADOM - Message class for Oman

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Employee has no formatted full name; Check Infotype 0002

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADOM018 - Employee has no formatted full name; Check Infotype 0002 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADOM018 indicates that the employee record does not have a formatted full name, which is typically derived from the employee's personal data in Infotype 0002 (Personal Data). This error can occur during various HR processes, such as payroll processing, reporting, or when trying to display employee information.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the employee's Infotype 0002 does not have the necessary fields filled out correctly. Specifically, the formatted full name is usually constructed from the following fields:
  
  First Name
  Last Name
  Middle Name (if applicable)
  
  If any of these fields are missing or incorrectly filled, the system will not be able to generate a formatted full name, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Infotype 0002:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select Infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  
  
  
  Check Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that the First Name, Last Name, and any other relevant fields (like Middle Name) are filled out correctly.
  If any of these fields are blank or contain invalid characters, update them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary updates, save the changes to Infotype 0002.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After correcting the data, re-run the process that triggered the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002: This infotype contains essential personal data about the employee, including their name, date of birth, and nationality.
  Data Consistency: It's crucial to maintain data consistency across various infotypes in SAP HR. Ensure that other related infotypes (like 0001 for Organizational Assignment) are also correctly filled out.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee data in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  
  By ensuring that the employee's personal data is complete and correctly formatted, you should be able to resolve the HRPADOM018 error effectively.