How To Fix H28_PAD01001 - Invalid gender key

H28_PAD01001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H28_PAD01 - Message class China Master Data 01

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid gender key

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H28_PAD01001 - Details

• The SAP error message H28_PAD01001, which indicates "Invalid gender key," typically arises in the context of personnel administration or employee master data management. This error suggests that the system has encountered an invalid or unrecognized value for the gender field when processing employee data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The gender key entered may not match the expected values defined in the system. For example, if the system expects 'M' for male and 'F' for female, any other entry (like 'X' or a blank value) would trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: The gender key values may not be properly configured in the system. If the values are not defined in the relevant tables, the system will not recognize them.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or invalid values that do not conform to the expected format in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Verify the gender key entered for