How To Fix 5L405 - Gender and form of address (Mr./Ms.) are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Gender and form of address (Mr./Ms.) are inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L405 - Gender and form of address (Mr./Ms.) are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message 5L405 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the gender and the form of address (Mr./Ms.) in the system. This error typically arises when the gender assigned to a person does not match the form of address that is being used in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The gender field may have been incorrectly filled out (e.g., a male individual is marked as female).
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the individual may have conflicting information regarding gender and form of address.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the SAP system that lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 for HR master data) and check the personal data of the individual in question.
  Ensure that the gender field matches the form of address. For example, if the form of address is "Mr.", the gender should be set to male.
  
  
  
  Correct Data: 
  
  If there is an inconsistency, correct the gender or the form of address as necessary.
  Save the changes and recheck if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  If the issue is widespread, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to gender and form of address.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to ensure that the settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  Ensure that users entering data are trained to correctly input gender and form of address to prevent future inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to this error include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR master data management for best practices on maintaining consistency in data entry.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5L405 and ensure that the gender and form of address are consistent in your SAP system.