How To Fix 5G461 - HESA: Infotype 0614 field ECRSTAT is defaulted as 'X'

5G461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 461

• Message text: HESA: Infotype 0614 field ECRSTAT is defaulted as 'X'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G461 - HESA: Infotype 0614 field ECRSTAT is defaulted as 'X' ?

  The SAP error message 5G461 HESA: Infotype 0614 field ECRSTAT is defaulted as 'X' typically relates to issues with the handling of infotype 0614, which is used for managing employee data in the context of the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) reporting in the UK.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the field ECRSTAT (which stands for "ECR Status") is being defaulted to 'X'. This usually means that the system is trying to set a status that is not valid or is not being populated correctly based on the data provided. The default value 'X' may indicate an error state or a placeholder that should not be used in the final data submission.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for infotype 0614 is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for the ECRSTAT field and ensuring that it is mapped correctly to the relevant