How To Fix PX048 - Infotype 0006: Leading zeros in house number deleted

PX048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PX - HR-PA: Error messages for XPRAs

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Infotype 0006: Leading zeros in house number deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PX048 - Infotype 0006: Leading zeros in house number deleted ?

  The SAP error message PX048, which states "Infotype 0006: Leading zeros in house number deleted," typically occurs when there is an issue with the formatting of the house number in the address data of an employee's infotype 0006 (Addresses). This infotype is used to store address information for employees in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system's handling of leading zeros in the house number field. In many cases, house numbers may start with one or more zeros (e.g., "00123"). However, SAP may automatically remove these leading zeros when processing the data, which can lead to inconsistencies or errors in address formatting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Data: Ensure that the house number is entered correctly in the infotype 0006. If the house number should have leading zeros, consider using a different format or check if the system