How To Fix 5J452 - Under this employee's sex, the option & is not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 452

• Message text: Under this employee's sex, the option & is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J452 - Under this employee's sex, the option & is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message 5J452 typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when there is an issue with the employee's gender or sex data. The message indicates that the selected option for the employee's sex is not allowed based on the configuration or settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Gender Entry: The employee's sex has been entered as a value that is not recognized by the system. For example, if the system only allows "M" for male and "F" for female, and an invalid entry (like "X" or a blank) is made, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow certain values for the employee's sex. This could be due to legal requirements or company policies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or invalid values that do not match the expected format in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's master data in the SAP system. Ensure that the sex field is populated with a valid value (e.g., "M" for male or "F" for female).
  Update Configuration: If the organization allows for additional gender options (like non-binary), the configuration in SAP may need to be updated to accommodate these values. This typically requires access to the configuration settings and may involve working with an SAP HR consultant.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to ensure that only valid entries are made in the sex field during data entry or migration processes.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific configuration settings related to gender options.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user entering the data has the appropriate permissions to make changes to employee master data.
  Legal Compliance: Be aware of any legal requirements regarding gender identification in your region, as this may impact how the system is configured.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.