How To Fix HRPAO_DY_CUST020 - Correct the notation for &1

HRPAO_DY_CUST020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_DY_CUST - Dynamic Processing: Customizing

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Correct the notation for &1

What causes this issue?

The system cannot interpret the notation used for this element.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can do one of the following:
Use the input value help to select an entry.
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Use this list to check the notation of the relevant element, and adjust
your entry accordingly.
Infotype Fields
Use the following notation - note nnnn represents the infotype number:
<ZH>For infotype fields containing the actual infotype field values:
P-Structure</>
Structure: Pnnnn-Infotype Field
Example: P0002-ANZKD
<ZH>For infotype fields containing the actual infotype field values:
UI-Structure</>
Structure: UInnnn-Infotype Field
Example: UI0111-PRINS
<ZH>For infotype fields containing the previous (=old) infotype field
values: P-Structure</>
Structure: Pnnnn_OLD-Infotype Field
Example: P0002_OLD-ANZKD
<ZH>For infotype fields containing the previous (=old) infotype field
values: UI-Structure</>
Structure: UInnnn_OLD-Infotype Field
Example: UI0111_OLD-PRINS
<ZH>For general fields</>
Structure: $Field Name or $Pnnnn-Infotype Field (for infotypes 0000,
0001, 0002, 0003)
Example: $MASSN or $P0001-BEGDA
<ZH>Functional Method Calls</>
Structure: Class Name ->Method Name( )
Example: CL_HRPAO_DPR_CALC_DATE->ADD_DAYS()
<ZH>Constants</>
Instructions: Enclose constants in single quotation marks
Example: 'DE01' '99991231'
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Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAO_DY_CUST020 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAO_DY_CUST020, which states "Correct the notation for &1," typically relates to issues in the configuration of the SAP system, particularly in the context of HR (Human Resources) or Payroll modules. This error often arises when there is a mismatch or incorrect entry in the configuration settings, such as in the infotype data or custom fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Notation: The error usually indicates that there is an incorrect format or notation for a specific field or value in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Invalid characters or symbols in the field.
  A mismatch between expected and actual data formats (e.g., date formats, numeric formats).
  Custom fields or infotypes that have not been properly defined or configured.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: It may also stem from issues in the configuration of the HR module, such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect entries in the customizing settings.
  Inconsistencies in the data model or infotype definitions.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings