How To Fix 5K648 - Additional Personal data exists even if Participation in survey is 'No'

5K648 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Additional Personal data exists even if Participation in survey is 'No'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K648 - Additional Personal data exists even if Participation in survey is 'No' ?

  The SAP error message 5K648, which states "Additional Personal data exists even if Participation in survey is 'No'," typically occurs in the context of SAP SuccessFactors or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) modules when there is an inconsistency in the data related to employee surveys or personal data management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Inconsistent Data Entry: An employee's record indicates that they do not wish to participate in a survey (Participation in survey is set to 'No'), but there is still additional personal data associated with that employee that is expected to be cleared or not present if they are not participating.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not align with the data being entered or processed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with data integrity where the system expects certain fields to be empty or not filled out when participation is declined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error,