How To Fix 5Y020 - The gender is changed according to the entries

5Y020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The gender is changed according to the entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y020 - The gender is changed according to the entries ?

  The SAP error message 5Y020 ("The gender is changed according to the entries") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee master data management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the gender information entered in the system and the gender information derived from other related entries, such as the employee's name or other personal data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The most common cause of this error is that the gender specified in the employee's master data does not match the gender inferred from other fields, such as the first name or title. For example, if the first name is traditionally associated with a male gender but the gender field is set to female, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to mismatches. For instance, if an HR administrator mistakenly enters the wrong gender or name.
  
  
  System Configuration: In