How To Fix HRPIQ000161 - Field &1 is formatted incorrectly

HRPIQ000161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Field &1 is formatted incorrectly

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HRPIQ000161 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000161, which states "Field &1 is formatted incorrectly," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of Personnel Administration or Organizational Management. This error indicates that a specific field (denoted by &1) does not conform to the expected format or data type.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered data in a field that does not match the expected format (e.g., entering letters in a numeric field).
  Field Length Exceeded: The data entered may exceed the maximum length allowed for that field.
  Invalid Characters: The presence of special characters or spaces in a field that does not allow them.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data fields in the system, leading to mismatches in expected formats.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the input does not match the expected data