How To Fix 5J852 - Form of address(Mr./Mrs.) and gender are inconsistent.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Form of address(Mr./Mrs.) and gender are inconsistent.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J852 - Form of address(Mr./Mrs.) and gender are inconsistent. ?

  The SAP error message 5J852 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the form of address (Mr./Mrs.) and the gender assigned to a person in the system. This error typically arises when the system expects a certain gender based on the form of address provided, but the two do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered a form of address that does not correspond to the gender specified in the personal data.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the individual may have incorrect or inconsistent entries regarding gender and form of address.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected data formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Personal Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 for HR master data).
  Look up the individual’s record and verify the entries for gender and form of address.
  Ensure that the form of address matches the gender (e.g., "Mr." for male and "Mrs." for female).
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If there is a mismatch, correct the form of address or the gender field as appropriate.
  Save the changes and try the operation again that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists across multiple records, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to personal data management.
  Ensure that the settings for gender and form of address are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling personal data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Provide training to users on the importance of consistent data entry for personal information to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to personal data management include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in the system to prevent inconsistent entries at the point of data entry.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5J852 and ensure that the data in your SAP system is consistent and accurate.