How To Fix 5L028 - In infotype 0002 Marital status of the employee is 'single'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5L - Messages for Malaysian HRMS.

• Message number: 028

• Message text: In infotype 0002 Marital status of the employee is 'single'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L028 - In infotype 0002 Marital status of the employee is 'single' ?

  The SAP error message 5L028 typically indicates an issue related to the marital status of an employee in infotype 0002 (Personal Data). Specifically, the message suggests that the marital status is set to 'single', which may not be appropriate for the context in which the error is occurring.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The employee's marital status is set to 'single', but there may be other related data or configurations in the system that expect a different marital status (e.g., 'married').
  Validation Rules: There may be validation rules or business logic in place that require a different marital status for certain actions, such as payroll processing, benefits eligibility, or tax calculations.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not align with the business requirements, leading to this error when processing employee data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's infotype 0002 to confirm that the marital status is correctly set. If the employee's status has changed (e.g., they got married), update the marital status accordingly.
  Check Related Infotypes: Review other relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment, infotype 0006 for Addresses) to ensure that all related data is consistent and accurate.
  Consult Business Rules: Understand the business rules and requirements regarding marital status in your organization. If the rules have changed, you may need to update the employee's record to comply with the new requirements.
  System Configuration: If the error persists and seems to be related to system configuration, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review the settings and validation rules that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002: This infotype contains personal data about the employee, including marital status, date of birth, and nationality.
  Infotype 0001: This infotype contains organizational assignment data, which may also be relevant to the employee's status and role within the company.
  Infotype 0006: This infotype contains address information, which may also be relevant for certain benefits or tax calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to error message 5L028, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this error.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.