How To Fix 3I115 - Form of address (Mr./Mrs.) and gender do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Form of address (Mr./Mrs.) and gender do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I115 - Form of address (Mr./Mrs.) and gender do not match ?

  The SAP error message 3I115 indicates that there is a mismatch between the form of address (Mr./Mrs.) and the gender specified in the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios where personal data is being processed, such as when creating or updating a business partner, customer, or vendor record.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The gender field (usually indicating whether the individual is male or female) does not correspond with the selected form of address. For example, if the form of address is set to "Mrs." but the gender is set to "Male," this inconsistency triggers the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Data Entry: Review the data entered for the individual or entity in question. Ensure that the form of address and gender are consistent.
  
  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 the Record: If you find a mismatch, update the record to ensure that both fields align correctly. This may involve:
  
  Changing the form of address to match the gender.
  Changing the gender to match the form of address.
  
  
  
  Validation: After making the necessary changes, validate the data entry to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Fields: The relevant fields typically include "Form of Address" and "Gender" in the personal data section of the business partner or customer/vendor master data.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate permissions to edit the master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or documentation related to this error message for additional context or updates that may affect how this error is handled in your specific SAP environment.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the process that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  By ensuring that the form of address and gender fields are consistent, you should be able to eliminate the error message 3I115.