How To Fix 3D211 - Form of address (Mr / Mrs) and gender are inconsistent.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3D - HR-ID: Message class Indonesia

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Form of address (Mr / Mrs) and gender are inconsistent.

What causes this issue?

Form of address (Mr / Mrs) and gender are inconsistent.

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?

Select right gender from list-value(f4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3D211 - Form of address (Mr / Mrs) and gender are inconsistent. ?

  The SAP error message 3D211 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the form of address (Mr./Mrs.) and the gender assigned to a person in the system. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific gender based on the form of address provided, but the two do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a mismatch in the data entered for the person's gender and the form of address. For example, if "Mr." is selected as the form of address but the gender is set to female, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  Master Data Issues: If the master data for a person (such as a vendor, customer, or employee) has been incorrectly maintained, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings in SAP related to gender and address forms may not be aligned properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the data entry for the individual in question. Ensure that the form of address and gender are consistent. For example:
  
  If the form of address is "Mr.", the gender should be set to "Male".
  If the form of address is "Mrs." or "Ms.", the gender should be set to "Female".
  
  
  
  Update Master Data: If the error is due to incorrect master data, update the relevant records in the system to ensure that the form of address and gender match.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to gender and address forms. They may need to adjust settings to ensure proper validation.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the entry again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access and modify the relevant data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to master data in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing master data and understanding error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 3D211 error and ensure that the data in your SAP system is consistent and accurate.