How To Fix B0011 - Marital status & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Marital status & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0011 - Marital status & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message B0011, which states "Marital status & is not defined," typically occurs when the system encounters an undefined marital status code in the employee's master data. This can happen during various HR processes, such as payroll processing or when updating employee information.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Marital Status: The marital status code entered for an employee does not exist in the system's configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The marital status may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the employee's master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining marital statuses (typically under Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Infotypes).
  Ensure that the marital status in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's record.
  Verify the marital status field and correct it if it is set to an undefined value.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Marital Status:
  
  If the marital status is indeed missing, you can add it through the configuration settings mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on managing marital status codes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data): This infotype contains the marital status field. Ensure that the data is correctly maintained here.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration or employee master data.
  Transport Requests: If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment properly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.