How To Fix HRPSGB_HER081 - Surname Number must not be initial

HRPSGB_HER081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Surname Number must not be initial

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HRPSGB_HER081 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER081 with the description "Surname Number must not be initial" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee data management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a surname number (which is often a unique identifier for a surname in the system) is either missing or incorrectly formatted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Surname Number: The surname number field is empty or not filled in when it is required.
  Incorrect Format: The surname number may not meet the expected format or criteria defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to an invalid or initial surname number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that the surname number is correctly entered in the relevant field. It should not be left blank or set to an initial value.
  Correct Format: Verify that the surname number adheres to the required format. If there are specific rules for