How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN001 - LP &1: Invalid length for telephone number &3 of contact &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA_EN - Error Messages for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 001

• Message text: LP &1: Invalid length for telephone number &3 of contact &2

What causes this issue?

Telephone number &v3& that you have specified in the <ZK>Address
management</> for contact with the Tax Authority &v2& of legal person
&v1& is invalid.
A telephone number is only valid in the following cases:
If used in a (yearly) wage return for 2006 or 2007, it must have between
10 and 14 digits.
If used in a (yearly) wage return for 2008, it must have 14 or less
digits.
If used in a (yearly) wage return for 2009, it must have 25 or less
digits.

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 telephone number. You can do so via IMG step
<DS:SIMG.OHANUEXR05>Management of Addresses for Relationship Management
</>
For the assigment of the telephonnumbers to a legal person, see IMG step
<DS:SIMG.OHANUEXR06>Detail View Relationships</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN001 - LP &1: Invalid length for telephone number &3 of contact &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN001 indicates that there is an issue with the length of a telephone number entered in the system. Specifically, the error message format suggests that the telephone number for a contact (identified by &2) is invalid because it does not meet the expected length requirements (indicated by &3).
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Length: The telephone number entered for the contact does not conform to the expected length defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Too few digits (e.g., missing area code).
  Too many digits (e.g., including country code or additional digits that are not required).
  Incorrect formatting (e.g., including special characters that are not allowed).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for telephone number formats may not align with the data being entered.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where the user may have mistyped the number or included invalid characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Telephone Number: Review the telephone number entered for the contact. Ensure that it meets the expected length and format. Remove any unnecessary characters (like spaces, dashes, or parentheses) and ensure it contains only numeric digits.
  
  
  Refer to Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or configuration settings for the expected format and length of telephone numbers in your specific implementation. This may vary based on country or organizational standards.
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the length requirements are not appropriate for your organization, consider updating the configuration settings in SAP to allow for the correct length of telephone numbers.
  
  
  Validation Rules: Ensure that any validation rules in place for telephone numbers are correctly set up to reflect the actual requirements.
  
  
  User Training: If data entry errors are common, consider providing training to users on the correct format and length for telephone numbers.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on telephone number formatting.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and correct the contact information.
  Field Length Settings: The field length for telephone numbers can often be found in the data dictionary (SE11) or in the configuration settings for the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0001 for Organizational Assignment).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that telephone numbers are entered correctly in the SAP system.