How To Fix HRPAYSI_EBO029 - Assign personal number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSI_EBO - eBOL

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Assign personal number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSI_EBO029 - Assign personal number ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSI_EBO029 with the description "Assign personal number" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee data management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a personal number (also known as a personnel number or employee ID) has not been assigned to an employee record, which is necessary for processing payroll or other HR-related functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Personal Number: The most common cause of this error is that the employee record does not have a personal number assigned. This can happen if the employee has not been properly created in the system or if there was an error during the data entry process.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be records without personal numbers due to incomplete data transfer.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not correctly set up, leading to issues with personal number assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Personal Number:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP system (Transaction code PA30).
  Check if the personal number is missing. If it is, you will need to create or assign a personal number to the employee.
  Ensure that the employee's record is complete and all necessary information is filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction code PA03 to check the infotypes related to the employee and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  If the employee was created through a batch process or data migration, verify that the personal number was included in the data file.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP HCM administrator or technical team to review the settings related to personnel number assignment.
  Ensure that the number range for personal numbers is correctly defined and that there are no restrictions preventing assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the HR module for any specific guidance on this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing payroll or employee data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PA03 (Maintain HR Infotypes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to create or modify employee records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.