Message type: E = Error
Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance
Message number: 159
Message text: The format of number &1 is not correct.
Number &V1& does not fulfil the requirements of the predefined format
proposal.
Company number
The company number must consist of eight digits.
Sender number
The separate sender number must consist of a leading 'A', followed by 7
digits.
Paying office number
The paying office number must consist of eight digits.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
The SAP error message HRPAYDESV159, which states "The format of number &1 is not correct," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or data entry within the Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that a numeric value being processed does not conform to the expected format, which can lead to issues in payroll calculations or data validation. Causes: Incorrect Data Format: The number being entered may not match the expected format (e.g., it may contain invalid characters, such as letters or special symbols). Decimal Separator Issues: The system may expect a specific decimal separator (e.g., a period vs. a comma) based on the regional settings. Field Length Exceeded: The number may exceed the maximum length allowed for that particular field.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or infotype that are not set up correctly. Data Type Mismatch: The field may be expecting a different data type (e.g., integer vs.
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