How To Fix HRPAYBR99704 - Specify the employee's name in infotype Personal data (0002)

HRPAYBR99704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR99 - Payroll General Messages

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Specify the employee's name in infotype Personal data (0002)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR99704 - Specify the employee's name in infotype Personal data (0002) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR99704 indicates that there is a missing or incomplete entry for the employee's name in the Personal Data infotype (IT0002). This infotype is crucial for maintaining essential personal information about employees, including their names, which is required for various HR processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Name Information: The employee's name has not been entered in the Personal Data infotype (IT0002).
  Incomplete Data: The name fields (such as first name, last name) may be partially filled or incorrectly formatted.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the name.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Record:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or navigate through the SAP menu to access the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Select the Employee:
  
  Enter the employee's personnel number or search for the employee using the appropriate criteria.
  
  
  
  Check Infotype 0002:
  
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