How To Fix HRPADSA006 - Iqama number length must be 10 characters

HRPADSA006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADSA - Message Class PB KSA

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Iqama number length must be 10 characters

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HRPADSA006 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADSA006, which states "Iqama number length must be 10 characters," typically occurs in the context of managing employee data in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee records for countries that require an Iqama number (a residence permit or identification number used in some Middle Eastern countries).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the Iqama number entered for an employee does not meet the required length of 10 characters. This can happen due to:
  
  Input errors where the user mistakenly enters an incorrect number of characters.
  Data migration issues where the Iqama number was not formatted correctly.
  System configuration settings that enforce specific validation rules for Iqama numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input: Verify that the Iqama number entered for the employee is exactly 10 characters long. Ensure that there are no leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the Iqama