How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL211 - Identification Type &1 does not have the expected value &2. &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Identification Type &1 does not have the expected value &2. &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL211 - Identification Type &1 does not have the expected value &2. &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL211 indicates that there is an issue with the identification type for an employee record. Specifically, it suggests that the identification type (e.g., a personal ID number, tax ID, etc.) does not have the expected value for the given employee.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The identification type for the employee may have been entered incorrectly or is missing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system regarding the identification types and their expected values.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the identification data.
  Business Rules: The identification type may not meet the business rules or validation criteria set in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify the employee's identification type in the system. Ensure that it is correctly entered and matches the expected format and value.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for identification types in the SAP system. Ensure that the expected values are correctly defined.
  Data Validation: If the data was migrated, perform a validation check to ensure that all identification types conform to the expected values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the specific requirements for the identification type in question.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records.
  Customizing Settings: The identification types can be customized in the SAP system, so reviewing the customizing settings in SPRO may be necessary.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If there are custom validations in place, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the identification type validation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.