How To Fix HRPSGB_HER080 - NI Number must not be initial

HRPSGB_HER080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 080

• Message text: NI Number must not be initial

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HRPSGB_HER080 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER080 with the description "NI Number must not be initial" typically occurs in the context of the UK payroll module within SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that the National Insurance (NI) number for an employee is missing or has not been entered in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing NI Number: The employee record does not have a National Insurance number entered.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The NI number field may be blank or incorrectly formatted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the NI number may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Record:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction code: PA30).
  Verify that the NI number is entered in the relevant field (usually found in the Personal Data or Payroll Data infotypes).
  
  
  
  Enter or Update NI Number:
  
  If the NI number is missing, enter the correct NI number for