How To Fix HRPAYDE_REUSE004 - Personnel number '&1' is invalid

HRPAYDE_REUSE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDE_REUSE - Reused

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Personnel number '&1' is invalid

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HRPAYDE_REUSE004 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDE_REUSE004 indicates that the personnel number specified (represented by &1) is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) and payroll processing within the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or using an outdated number.
  Personnel Number Deactivation: The personnel number may have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the personnel data for the specified number.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the HR module that affect the validity of personnel numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Check the personnel number for accuracy. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  Check Personnel Status: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display