Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPAYIEINFOTYPES - Message class for all Irish Infotypes 
Message number: 505
Message text: New format PPSN entered for employee hired before 2013
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The SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES505 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee records in Ireland. This error indicates that a new format of the Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) has been entered for an employee who was hired before 2013, which is not compatible with the system's expectations for that time period.
Cause: PPSN Format Change: The PPSN format was updated in 2013, and employees hired before this change may have records that do not align with the new format. Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in entering the PPSN for the employee, leading to a mismatch with the expected format. System Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle the new PPSN format for employees hired before the cutoff date.
Solution: Verify PPSN: Check the PPSN entered for the employee to ensure it is correct and follows
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