How To Fix HRPAYNLLA276 - IT &1: Invalid character in initials &2

HRPAYNLLA276 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 276

• Message text: IT &1: Invalid character in initials &2

What causes this issue?

Initials &v2& in infotype &v1& contain an invalid character. The
initials in the wage return must only contain letters.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the initials in infotype &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA276 - IT &1: Invalid character in initials &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA276 indicates that there is an invalid character in the initials field for a personnel record. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) data entry, particularly when dealing with employee records.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the initials field (often used to store the initials of an employee) contains characters that are not allowed. This can include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.)
  Numbers
  Spaces
  Any character that does not conform to the expected format (usually only letters are allowed).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Initials Field: Review the input in the initials field for the employee record that is causing the error. Ensure that it only contains valid characters (typically just uppercase or lowercase letters).
  
  
  Correct the Input: If you find any invalid characters, remove them and replace them with valid initials. For example, if the initials are entered as "J@D", change it to