How To Fix HRPBSINPS_LOCALIZE651 - Cannot Generate Unique Number as Employee Number is Initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSINPS_LOCALIZE - Messages for India PS localization functionalities

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Cannot Generate Unique Number as Employee Number is Initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSINPS_LOCALIZE651 - Cannot Generate Unique Number as Employee Number is Initial ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSINPS_LOCALIZE651 indicates that the system is unable to generate a unique employee number because the employee number field is empty (initial). This typically occurs during the creation of a new employee record in the Human Resources (HR) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Initial Employee Number: The error arises when the system attempts to generate an employee number, but the field is not populated with a valid initial value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range for employee numbers in the system.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that manipulate employee number generation, they may not be functioning correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a new employee record, which can lead to incomplete data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to employee numbers (usually HR_NUM or similar).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Initial Value Setup:
  
  Ensure that the employee number field is set up to allow the system to generate a number. This may involve checking the configuration in the Personnel Administration module.
  If necessary, manually set an initial employee number or adjust the configuration to allow automatic generation.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that affect employee number generation, review them for errors or misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to create the employee has the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to create a new employee record again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to employee master data creation and number range management.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSINPS_LOCALIZE651 error and successfully generate a unique employee number.