How To Fix 5G229 - Gender must be chosen

5G229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Gender must be chosen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G229 - Gender must be chosen ?

  The SAP error message 5G229, which states "Gender must be chosen," typically occurs in the context of employee master data or personnel administration when the gender field is left blank or not properly filled out. This error is often encountered during the creation or modification of employee records in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Gender Information: The most common cause is that the gender field in the employee master data is not filled in. This field is usually mandatory in many HR-related transactions.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require the gender field to be filled out, and if it is not, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, the data entry might be incomplete or incorrect, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Fill in the Gender Field: Ensure that the gender field is filled out correctly. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the employee master data screen.
  Locating the gender