How To Fix HRPAYSV042 - Error in name format for pers. ID &1

HRPAYSV042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSV - Messages for HR_DISPLAY_ERROR_LIST SI Reports

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Error in name format for pers. ID &1

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HRPAYSV042 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYSV042, which states "Error in name format for pers. ID &1," typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when there is an issue with the formatting of a person's name associated with a personnel ID in the system. This error can arise during various HR processes, such as payroll processing, data entry, or when generating reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Name Format: The name associated with the personnel ID may not conform to the expected format. This could include issues such as:
  
  Missing first name or last name.
  Invalid characters (e.g., special characters that are not allowed).
  Names that exceed the maximum length allowed by the system.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect formatting of names.
  
  
  Integration Issues: If data is being imported from another system, the format of the names may not match the expected format in SAP.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the HR module