Message type: E = Error
Message class: HRPAYDESVBEA - BEA Error Notifications
Message number: 148
Message text: DBKU: The Length of Service field contains invalid characters
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HRPAYDESVBEA148
- DBKU: The Length of Service field contains invalid characters ?The SAP error message HRPAYDESVBEA148, which states "DBKU: The Length of Service field contains invalid characters," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee data management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the Length of Service (LOS) field has been populated with characters that are not valid for that field, which is expected to contain numeric values representing the duration of service.
Cause: Invalid Characters: The Length of Service field may contain non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters) that are not acceptable. Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry mistakes can lead to invalid characters being entered into the field. Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may not have been properly formatted, leading to invalid characters in the LOS field.
Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or infotype that is causing the system to misinterpret valid data.
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