How To Fix SEPM_FPM018 - First name missing

SEPM_FPM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_FPM - EPM: Messages for FPM Applications

• Message number: 018

• Message text: First name missing

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SEPM_FPM018 - Details

• The SAP error message SEPM_FPM018, which indicates that the "First name is missing," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Employee Self-Service (ESS) or similar applications where user data is being processed. This error suggests that the system expects a first name to be provided, but it is either missing or not correctly populated in the relevant fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the first name field in the user profile or form is left blank.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the first name was not filled in.
  Integration Issues: If the data is being pulled from another system (like an HR system), there may be an issue with the data transfer or mapping.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may require the first name field to be mandatory, and it is not being enforced correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Profile: Ensure that the first name