How To Fix HRPSGB_HER101 - Staff ID is invalid: check digit is &1 and should be &2

HRPSGB_HER101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Staff ID is invalid: check digit is &1 and should be &2

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.P08_HESA_STAFFID>staff ID</> is invalid.
The check digit is the last digit of the staff ID. It is calculated
from the first twelve digits. The staff ID is inconsistent.

System Response

The data is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Determine the correct staff ID or assign a new one for this person.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPSGB_HER101 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER101 indicates that there is an issue with the Staff ID being used in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the check digit of the Staff ID does not match the expected value. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Staff ID: The Staff ID entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Check Digit Mismatch: The check digit (the last digit of the Staff ID) is calculated based on the preceding digits. If the check digit does not match the expected value, it indicates that the Staff ID is either incorrectly entered or has been corrupted.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the Staff ID.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with how the Staff ID is configured in the system, including incorrect validation rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Staff ID: Double-check the Staff ID for