How To Fix 5N680 - Form of Address seems male but the reported sex is female

5N680 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Form of Address seems male but the reported sex is female

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N680 - Form of Address seems male but the reported sex is female ?

  The SAP error message 5N680 indicates a mismatch between the form of address and the reported sex of a person in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the system has detected that the form of address (e.g., Mr., Mrs., Ms.) is male, while the reported sex of the individual is female. This inconsistency can lead to issues in various SAP processes, such as HR management, payroll, or customer relationship management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is incorrect data entry where the form of address does not match the gender specified in the personal data.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the individual may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to discrepancies.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with how the system is configured to handle gender and address forms.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review and Correct Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 for HR master data) and check the personal data of the individual.
  Ensure that