How To Fix 3L022 - Sex must be feminine for mother subtype (12)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Sex must be feminine for mother subtype (12)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L022 - Sex must be feminine for mother subtype (12) ?

  The SAP error message 3L022 indicates that there is an issue with the gender assignment for a specific subtype of a relationship in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with family relationships. In this case, the error states that "Sex must be feminine for mother subtype (12)," which means that the system expects the gender of the individual designated as a mother to be female.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Gender Assignment: The individual assigned as a mother in the system has been marked with a male gender (or a non-feminine gender).
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the gender may have been incorrectly inputted or not updated after a change.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the person may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Gender Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0002 - Personal Data) for the individual in question.
  Verify that the gender is set to "Female" (F) for the person designated as a mother.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If the gender is incorrect, update it to "Female" and save the changes.
  Ensure that all related records are consistent and reflect the correct gender.
  
  
  
  Review Related Infotypes:
  
  Check other infotypes that may reference the individual to ensure there are no conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, attempt to perform the action that triggered the error again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store specific types of data related to employees. Infotype 0002 is specifically for personal data, including gender.
  Subtypes: The subtype (12) refers to the specific relationship type in the family relationship infotype (IT 0021) that designates a mother.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you encounter similar errors, consider checking SAP Notes or consulting with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the gender is correctly assigned and that all related data is consistent, you should be able to resolve the error message 3L022 effectively.