How To Fix 5V016 - Marital status differs from marital status on infotype 0002 !

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Marital status differs from marital status on infotype 0002 !

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V016 - Marital status differs from marital status on infotype 0002 ! ?

  The SAP error message 5V016 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the marital status entered in the system and the marital status recorded in Infotype 0002 (Personal Data). This error typically arises during actions such as hiring, updating employee records, or processing payroll.
  Cause:
  
  Data Mismatch: The marital status entered in the current transaction does not match the marital status stored in Infotype 0002.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered the marital status incorrectly during the transaction.
  Changes in Personal Data: If there have been recent changes to the employee's marital status that have not been updated in Infotype 0002, this can lead to a mismatch.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that affect how marital status is validated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Check the marital status in Infotype 0002 for the employee in question. Ensure that it matches the marital status being entered in the current transaction.
  Update Infotype 0002: If the marital status has changed, update Infotype 0002 with the correct marital status. This can be done using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Correct Entry: If the marital status was entered incorrectly in the current transaction, correct it to match the value in Infotype 0002.
  Consult HR Team: If you are unsure about the correct marital status or if there are discrepancies, consult with the HR team for clarification.
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly for marital status validation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002: This infotype contains personal data about the employee, including marital status, which is crucial for payroll calculations and benefits eligibility.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling HR master data and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5V016 and ensure that the marital status is consistent across the system.