How To Fix HRPAYDEATZ004 - SR law master data number incorrect (too short)

HRPAYDEATZ004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEATZ - PY-DE: Semiretirement Germany

• Message number: 004

• Message text: SR law master data number incorrect (too short)

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HRPAYDEATZ004 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEATZ004 indicates that there is an issue with the SR (Statutory Reporting) law master data number being too short. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with statutory reporting in the SAP HR module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The statutory reporting law master data number may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to a missing or incorrectly defined number format.
  Data Entry Error: The number entered for the statutory reporting law may not meet the required length or format as defined in the system settings.
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not have the correct statutory reporting information, leading to this error during payroll processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDEATZ004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for statutory reporting in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the length and