How To Fix HRPAYDESV439 - The internal membership number is blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 439

• Message text: The internal membership number is blank

What causes this issue?

The internal membership number is part of the membership number of a PPO
that identifies the member. The membership number also saves the number
of the PPO and a check digit. Since the internal membership number is
blank, it cannot identify a member.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV439 - The internal membership number is blank ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV439, which states "The internal membership number is blank," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a required internal membership number, which is often associated with employee benefits or insurance, is missing for a specific employee record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The internal membership number may not have been entered in the employee's master data or in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the benefits or payroll schema that leads to the system not being able to retrieve or recognize the membership number.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the internal membership numbers may not have been transferred correctly.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked entering the necessary information during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (Transaction PA30) and check the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0014, 0015, etc.) to ensure that the internal membership number is filled in correctly.
  If it is missing, enter the correct internal membership number.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the relevant benefits or payroll components in the SAP system. Ensure that the schema and rules are set up correctly to handle the internal membership number.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary fields, including the internal membership number, were correctly populated.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Provide training or guidelines to users responsible for entering employee data to ensure they understand the importance of filling in all required fields.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the internal membership number is being called and why it is not being populated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to employee benefits and payroll, as these will often contain the internal membership number.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes or patches related to this error message, as there may be known issues or updates that address it.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to payroll processing and employee benefits for additional context on required fields and data entry.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV439 error and ensure that the internal membership number is correctly populated in the system.