How To Fix 3L021 - Sex must be masculine for father subtype (11)

3L021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Sex must be masculine for father subtype (11)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L021 - Sex must be masculine for father subtype (11) ?

  The SAP error message 3L021 indicates that there is an issue with the gender assignment for a father subtype in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "Sex must be masculine for father subtype (11)." This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee master data management within SAP, particularly when dealing with family relationships or dependent data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects the gender of a father (subtype 11) to be set as masculine (M), but it has been set to something else (e.g., female (F) or not specified). This is a validation check to ensure that the data entered aligns with the expected values for family relationships.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Entry: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0021 for family/related persons).
  Verify the entry for the father. Ensure that the gender is set to "M" (masculine).
  
  
  
  Correct the