How To Fix RP053 - Positions 2 through 8 of the ID number should be numeric

RP053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Positions 2 through 8 of the ID number should be numeric

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP053 - Positions 2 through 8 of the ID number should be numeric ?

  The SAP error message RP053, which states "Positions 2 through 8 of the ID number should be numeric," typically occurs during the processing of personnel numbers or ID numbers in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error indicates that the system expects a numeric value in specific positions of the ID number, but it has encountered non-numeric characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect ID Format: The ID number being processed does not conform to the expected format, which requires that certain positions (2 through 8) contain only numeric characters.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of the ID number may have included letters, special characters, or spaces in the specified positions.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may not have been formatted correctly according to SAP's requirements.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for ID number formats in the SAP system may not align with the expected standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the ID Number: Review the ID number