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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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:
  
  Navigate to Infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  Check if the name fields (First Name, Last Name) are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Enter or Correct Name Information:
  
  If the name fields are empty, enter the employee's first name and last name.
  If the fields are incorrectly filled, correct the information as needed.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering or correcting the name information, save the changes to the infotype.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After saving, re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data): This infotype is essential for maintaining basic personal information about employees, including names, birth dates, and marital status.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that all required fields in the infotype are filled out correctly to avoid similar errors in the future.
  User Authorization: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorization to make changes to employee master data.
  Training and Documentation: Providing training for HR personnel on data entry best practices can help minimize errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP HR support team or check for any system-specific configurations that could be affecting data entry.