How To Fix HRPAYDESV440 - Length &1 of internal membership number &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Length &1 of internal membership number &2 is invalid

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. The internal membership number cannot be
longer than 13 places. It must contain at least one digit or a question
mark.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV440 - Length &1 of internal membership number &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV440 indicates that there is an issue with the length of an internal membership number in the payroll processing for HR (Human Resources) modules. This error typically arises when the internal membership number provided does not conform to the expected length defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Length: The internal membership number provided (denoted as &2 in the error message) does not match the required length (denoted as &1).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the internal membership number may not be set correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error or incorrect data entry when inputting the membership number.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the membership numbers may not have been formatted correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Length Requirement: Verify the required length of the internal membership number in the system configuration. This can usually be found in the relevant customizing settings for the HR module.
  Correct the Membership Number: Ensure that the internal membership number being used is of the correct length. If it is too short or too long, correct it to meet the specified length.
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the length of the internal membership number is defined correctly.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent incorrect lengths from being entered in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the internal membership number requirements for your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to check and correct employee data.
  Customizing Path: The relevant customizing path in SAP might be found under SPRO -> IMG -> Human Resources Management -> Payroll -> Payroll for <Country> -> Define Internal Membership Number.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV440 error and ensure that the internal membership number is valid for payroll processing.