How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN305 - &1 is not a valid number

HRPAYNL_EN305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 305

• Message text: &1 is not a valid number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN305 - &1 is not a valid number ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN305 typically indicates that there is an issue with a numeric value that is expected in a specific field, but the value provided is not valid. This error is often encountered in the context of payroll processing or HR-related transactions in the SAP system, particularly in the Netherlands (as suggested by the "NL" in the error code).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Input: The most common cause is that the input provided in a field is not a valid number. This could be due to:
  
  Non-numeric characters being entered (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Incorrect formatting (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Leading or trailing spaces in the input.
  
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be expecting a specific data type (e.g., integer, decimal) and the provided value does not match this expectation.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error