How To Fix HRPAYIEPAYROLL558 - Employee PPSN is in invalid format

HRPAYIEPAYROLL558 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEPAYROLL - Message class for payroll reporting - IE

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Employee PPSN is in invalid format

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HRPAYIEPAYROLL558 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL558 indicates that the Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) for an employee is in an invalid format. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in Ireland, where the PPSN is a critical identifier for tax and social security purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Format: The PPSN may not conform to the expected format. A valid PPSN consists of 7 digits followed by either one or two letters (e.g., 1234567A or 1234567AB).
  Leading or Trailing Spaces: There may be unintended spaces before or after the PPSN in the employee's record.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as transposed numbers or incorrect characters.
  Missing PPSN: The employee record may not have a PPSN entered at all.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Verify the PPSN: Check the employee's PPSN for accuracy. Ensure it follows the correct format (7 digits followed