How To Fix HRPAYDESV439 - The internal membership number is blank

HRPAYDESV439 - Overview

• 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.

HRPAYDESV439 - Details

• 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