How To Fix HRPAYDEEH216 - Please do not use semicolons in text fields.

HRPAYDEEH216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEEH - Notification class for surveys, DE

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Please do not use semicolons in text fields.

What causes this issue?

The date is written to a CSV file. The individual data records are
written one after the other and separated using a semi-colon. Therefore
you may not enter a semi-colon between individual values.

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?

Replace the semi-colon with another symbol in the value.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEEH216 - Please do not use semicolons in text fields. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEEH216, which states "Please do not use semicolons in text fields," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter data into a text field that contains a semicolon (;). This is a common restriction in many SAP systems, as semicolons can interfere with data processing and parsing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user inputs a semicolon in any text field within the SAP HR module or related applications.
  The system is configured to reject any input that includes semicolons due to data integrity and processing rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which text field is causing the error. This may require checking all text inputs in the relevant transaction or form.
  Remove Semicolons: Edit the input to remove any semicolons. Replace them with alternative characters if necessary (e.g., using a comma or a space).
  Re-enter Data: After making the necessary changes, re-enter the data into the field