How To Fix HRPSGB_HER104 - Invalid data in field &1 of infotype &2: &3 for pers.no. &4

HRPSGB_HER104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Invalid data in field &1 of infotype &2: &3 for pers.no. &4

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& of infotype &V2& contains value &V3&. That value is not
valid for the field.

System Response

The person cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct master data of personnel number &V4&.

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_HER104 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER104 indicates that there is invalid data in a specific field of an infotype for a given personnel number. This error typically arises in the Human Resources (HR) module when trying to process or update employee data.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data entered in the specified field does not conform to the expected format or value range. For example, if a date field is expected but a text value is provided.
  
  
  Missing Required Fields: Certain fields may be mandatory for the infotype, and if they are left blank or filled incorrectly, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the personnel number, such as conflicts with existing records or dependencies on other infotypes.
  
  
  Custom Validation Rules: If there are custom validations implemented in the system, they may be rejecting the data based on