How To Fix HRPAYIEINFOTYPES502 - Check character should be & for number & as 9th character is the letter &

HRPAYIEINFOTYPES502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEINFOTYPES - Message class for all Irish Infotypes

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Check character should be & for number & as 9th character is the letter &

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HRPAYIEINFOTYPES502 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES502 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with infotypes in the Human Resources module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the format of a specific field, where the expected check character does not match the actual character present in the data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the 9th character of a certain number (likely an identification number or a similar field) is expected to be a specific check character (denoted as "&"), but it is currently a letter (also denoted as "&"). This discrepancy can arise due to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry where the check character was not entered correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: Problems during data migration from legacy systems to SAP, where the format of the data was not preserved.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the check character validation correctly.
  
  
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