How To Fix HRPADRUINFOTYPES017 - Last name contains a symbol that is not permitted

HRPADRUINFOTYPES017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRUINFOTYPES - HR-RU PAD Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Last name contains a symbol that is not permitted

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HRPADRUINFOTYPES017 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADRUINFOTYPES017 indicates that there is an issue with the last name field in the employee master data. Specifically, it means that the last name contains a symbol or character that is not permitted according to the system's validation rules.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Characters: The last name may contain special characters, symbols, or punctuation marks that are not allowed. For example, characters like @, #, !, or even certain accented letters may trigger this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as accidental keystrokes or copy-pasting from other sources, can introduce invalid characters.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict certain characters in personal data fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Last Name: Check the last name field in the employee master data for any invalid characters. Remove or replace any symbols or