How To Fix 5F053 - Subtype 'Pregnant woman exempt from work' prohibited for men

5F053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Subtype 'Pregnant woman exempt from work' prohibited for men

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F053 - Subtype 'Pregnant woman exempt from work' prohibited for men ?

  The SAP error message 5F053, which states "Subtype 'Pregnant woman exempt from work' prohibited for men," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and time management within the SAP system. This error is related to the handling of employee leave types and exemptions, particularly those associated with maternity leave or pregnancy-related exemptions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when an attempt is made to assign a subtype related to pregnancy (in this case, "Pregnant woman exempt from work") to a male employee. Since this subtype is specifically designed for female employees who are pregnant, the system prohibits its use for male employees, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Gender: Verify the gender of the employee for whom you are trying to assign the leave subtype. Ensure that you are using the correct subtype for the employee's gender.
  
  
  Use Appropriate Subtype: If the employee is male,