How To Fix PFQ1096 - The field must remain blank

PFQ1096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFQ1 - ADP ITF

• Message number: 096

• Message text: The field must remain blank

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Vous avez renseignT une zone qui doit rester vide conformTment au
paramTtrage du <ZK><ZH>Mapping dynamique de l'interface SAP/ADP-GSI
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System Response

Le systFme affiche un message d'erreur et ne sauvegarde pas les
donnTes.

How to fix this error?

Supprimez votre saisie ou renseignez la zone correspondante en fonction
du type de l'TlTment ZADIG (numTrique, alphanumTrique, montant, date).

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFQ1096 - The field must remain blank ?

  The SAP error message PFQ1096, which states "The field must remain blank," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Administration (PA) or related modules when a user attempts to enter data into a field that is not allowed to be populated under certain conditions. This error is often related to infotypes, which are data structures used to manage employee information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The field in question is designed to remain empty based on the configuration of the infotype or the specific business rules set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently try to enter data into a field that is not meant to be filled out for the current context or infotype.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the infotype settings or validation rules that enforce this restriction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Infotype: Check the specific infotype you are working with to understand which fields are mandatory and which are