How To Fix HRPAYCN102 - &1 is not a valid format ID

HRPAYCN102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 102

• Message text: &1 is not a valid format ID

What causes this issue?

Space is not allowed for format ID. The format ID you have entered
contains at least one space.

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?

Enter a valid format ID.
<ZH>Example</>
Entry <LB>SH 1</> is wrong.
Entry <LB>SH01</> is right.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN102 - &1 is not a valid format ID ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN102 indicates that the format ID specified in a payroll-related process is not valid. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, where specific format IDs are expected for various payroll operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Format ID: The format ID provided in the payroll configuration or during the execution of a payroll process does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema or the related configuration might not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the format ID.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the format ID entered by the user.
  Missing Customization: If the format ID is supposed to be a custom one, it might not have been created or activated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Format ID: Verify the format ID being used. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the payroll configuration settings