How To Fix HRPAYDESV160 - Sender number &1 is not correct.

HRPAYDESV160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Sender number &1 is not correct.

What causes this issue?

When the separate sender number is entered, a check has to be performed.
The check showed that the number is incorrect.
The following checks must be made:
The first position is an 'A' and the following seven positions are
digits.
The last digit of the sender number is the check digit. Both the check
digit calculated and the last digit from the total of check digits and
the constant 5 can be used.
The check digit is calculated in the following way:
The digits of the sender number (digits 2 to 7) are multiplied -
starting with the first digit - by the factors 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1.
The sum of the digits is calculated from the individual products.
The sums of the digits are added together.
The total is divided by 10.
The remaining amount is the check digit.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDESV160 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDESV160, which states "Sender number &1 is not correct," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or data transfer in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the sender number specified in the payroll or data transfer process is invalid or not recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sender Number: The sender number provided in the payroll processing or data transfer is either mistyped or does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The sender number may not be properly configured in the system settings or may not be assigned to the relevant payroll area or personnel area.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the error occurs during data transfer (e.g., between systems), it may be due to incorrect mapping or configuration in the data transfer settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Sender Number: Check the sender number specified in the payroll or data transfer process. Ensure that it is correctly entered and corresponds to