How To Fix PA050 - Field & must be filled for checking

PA050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Field & must be filled for checking

What causes this issue?

You have not made an entry in the <LS>Last name</> field. To recognize
multiple applicants and former employees, the system checks already-
entered data e.g. an applicant's last name. When you enter the last
name the system checks whether the applicant has already been recorded
in the system or whether a default value has been generated for
identical last names.

How to fix this error?

Enter the relevant data in the <LS>Last name</> field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA050 - Field & must be filled for checking ?

  The SAP error message PA050 ("Field & must be filled for checking") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that a required field in the employee master data or infotype is missing or not filled out correctly, which is preventing the system from proceeding with the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mandatory Fields: The error usually arises when a mandatory field in an infotype (like personal data, organizational assignment, or payroll data) is not filled. This could be fields like employee number, date of birth, or other critical information.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may require certain fields to be filled that are not typically mandatory.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect data formats in the fields that are causing the validation to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the infotype you are working