How To Fix 5D721 - Professional status & contradicts HI indicator &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Professional status & contradicts HI indicator &

What causes this issue?

Entry &v1& in the 'occupational rank' field has been validated against
the SI contribution group key (which consists of indicators for HI, PI,
UI, and NI) from infotype 13. The system determined that HI indicator
&v2& is not allowed for this entry.

How to fix this error?

Use an allowed value in the 'occupational rank' field, or change the SI
contribution group key in infotype 13.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D721 - Professional status & contradicts HI indicator & ?

  The SAP error message "5D721 Professional status contradicts HI indicator" typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Management modules. This error indicates a conflict between the professional status of an employee and the HI (Health Insurance) indicator that has been set for that employee.
  Cause:
  
  Professional Status Conflict: The professional status of the employee (e.g., whether they are a full-time employee, part-time employee, etc.) is not compatible with the HI indicator that has been assigned. For example, certain professional statuses may not be eligible for specific health insurance plans.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the employee's master data setup or changes can lead to this inconsistency.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the health insurance settings in the system, leading to conflicts with the professional status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data in the system. Ensure that the professional status and HI indicator are correctly set and compatible with each other.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are discrepancies, correct the professional status or the HI indicator as necessary. This may involve changing the employee's status or updating the health insurance settings.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HCM configuration team to review the settings related to professional status and health insurance. Ensure that the configuration aligns with the business rules and regulations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the employee record to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the employee's status and HI indicator are functioning correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to employee master data management and health insurance settings for further guidance on how to properly configure these elements.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate permissions to modify employee master data and related settings.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.