How To Fix 5R523 - Marital Status of Employee is Single.&1 is not Qualified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Marital Status of Employee is Single.&1 is not Qualified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R523 - Marital Status of Employee is Single.&1 is not Qualified ?

  The SAP error message 5R523 indicates that there is an issue related to the marital status of an employee in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the employee's marital status is set to "Single," but there is a requirement or condition that necessitates a different marital status for a specific process or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Marital Status: The employee's marital status is set to "Single," but the system expects a different status (e.g., "Married") for the transaction being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain marital statuses for specific payroll calculations, benefits eligibility, or tax deductions.
  Data Entry Errors: The marital status may have been incorrectly entered or not updated in the employee's master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP system (usually through transaction PA30).
  Check the marital status field and update it if necessary to reflect the correct status based on the employee's situation.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to payroll or benefits to ensure that the requirements for marital status are correctly defined.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team if changes are needed.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct marital status or the implications of changing it, consult with your HR department to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to employee master data include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed information on employee master data management and payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By addressing the marital status in the employee's record and ensuring that it aligns with the requirements of the transaction being processed, you should be able to resolve the error message 5R523.