How To Fix PYD_FND025 - ID contains invalid characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYD_FND - Payroll Data Source Framework

• Message number: 025

• Message text: ID contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

The following special characters are not allowed in ID:
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System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYD_FND025 - ID contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message PYD_FND025, which states that "ID contains invalid characters," typically occurs in the context of payroll or personnel administration when an identifier (such as an employee ID, payroll ID, or similar) contains characters that are not allowed by the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as incorrect data entry, data import issues, or system configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characters: The ID may contain special characters, spaces, or symbols that are not permitted by the system.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, the source data may not conform to the expected format.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict the types of characters that can be used in IDs.
  User Input Errors: Manual entry of IDs may lead to typographical errors or the inclusion of invalid characters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the ID Format: Review the ID in question and ensure it adheres to the expected