How To Fix HRPAYAT00011 - Address type &1, key &2: Apt. no. &3 too long (3 characters permitted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT00 - HR-AT: Messages (General)

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Address type &1, key &2: Apt. no. &3 too long (3 characters permitted)

What causes this issue?

In the table T536C, you can maintain up to 10 characters for a room
number. However, only three characters are permitted in the Austrian
'Address of Workplace' message.

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?

Maintain the room number (apartment no.) in the view V_T536C under the
address type &V1& and address key &V2&, which is to be three characters
in length.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT00011 - Address type &1, key &2: Apt. no. &3 too long (3 characters permitted) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT00011 indicates that there is an issue with the length of the apartment number (Apt. no.) in the address data. Specifically, the error states that the apartment number is too long, as it exceeds the permitted length of 3 characters.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the apartment number field in the address data is populated with a value that is longer than the allowed limit of 3 characters. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: Users may have mistakenly entered an apartment number that exceeds the character limit.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the apartment number may not have been properly truncated or formatted to fit the SAP constraints.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configurations that enforce this character limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input: Review the address data where the error occurred. Ensure that the apartment number is no longer than 3 characters. If it is longer, truncate it to fit the limit.
  
  
  Data Correction: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the apartment number in the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0006 - Addresses) or wherever the address data is maintained.
  
  
  Data Migration Review: If the issue arose during data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all address fields comply with SAP's character limits. You may need to adjust the data before re-importing it into SAP.
  
  
  Configuration Check: If you believe the character limit should be different, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to review the configuration settings related to address types and their constraints.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: The error is likely related to infotype 0006 (Addresses) in the SAP HR module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to address handling in your specific version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on address data entry and constraints.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYAT00011 error and ensure that the address data complies with the required formats.