How To Fix HRPAYDESV514 - The Birthplace field must not be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 514

• Message text: The Birthplace field must not be empty

What causes this issue?

For notifications for allocating an insurance number (DSVV), you must
report a birthplace.

System Response

The notification is created with the status <ZK>With Errors</>.

How to fix this error?

Enter the birthplace of the employee in the infotype "Personal Data"
(0002).
Note: You can correct this error in the master data without having to
run payroll again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV514 - The Birthplace field must not be empty ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV514, which states "The Birthplace field must not be empty," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when the system requires the birthplace information for an employee but finds that the field is empty.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the employee's birthplace information has not been entered in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0002 - Personal Data).
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the birthplace field may not have been populated correctly.
  Custom Validation Rules: There may be custom validation rules in place that enforce the requirement for the birthplace field to be filled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Birthplace Information:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in SAP.
  Go to Infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  Ensure that the "Birthplace" field is filled in with the correct information.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all required fields, including birthplace, were correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are custom validations or enhancements in place, review them to determine if they are causing the error and adjust as necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After entering the required information, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data): This infotype contains essential personal information about the employee, including name, date of birth, and birthplace.
  SAP HR Module: The error is related to the Human Resources (HR) module of SAP, which manages employee data and payroll processing.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization to edit employee master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing employee data and handling errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.