How To Fix HRPAYDEPBSZV251 - Short name in identification part of notification is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPBSZV - PS: Notification Program - Supplementary Pension Institutes

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Short name in identification part of notification is not maintained

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

A program error has probably occurred.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPBSZV251 - Short name in identification part of notification is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPBSZV251 indicates that there is an issue with the short name in the identification part of a notification within the HR (Human Resources) module, specifically related to payroll or personnel administration. This error typically arises when the system expects a short name to be maintained for a specific identification but finds it missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Name: The short name for the identification part of the notification has not been maintained in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the notification type may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the required short name.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a data entry error when creating or maintaining the notification.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Name:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where notifications are managed (usually in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Check the settings for the specific notification type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that a valid short name is maintained in the identification part of the notification.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for the notification type to ensure that all required fields, including the short name, are correctly filled out.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to verify that the settings align with your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, double-check the input for any typos or missing information.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify notifications.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) or PA30 (to maintain HR master data) depending on where the issue is occurring.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to HR notifications for more detailed guidance on maintaining short names and other related configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the short name maintenance and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEPBSZV251 error.