How To Fix HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC018 - Maternity leave allowed only for female employees

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Maternity leave allowed only for female employees

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC018 - Maternity leave allowed only for female employees ?

  The SAP error message HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC018 indicates that a maternity leave request is being processed for an employee who is not classified as female in the system. This error typically arises in the context of HR processes where maternity leave is specifically designated for female employees.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Gender Configuration: The employee's gender is set to male or is not specified correctly in the employee master data.
  Incorrect Infotype Data: The infotype (e.g., IT0002 - Personal Data) may not have the correct gender information.
  Business Rules: The system is enforcing business rules that restrict maternity leave to female employees only.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (Transaction code PA30).
  Verify the gender field in the relevant infotype (usually IT0002 - Personal Data).
  If the gender is incorrectly set, update it to reflect the correct information (i.e., set it to female).
  
  
  
  Review Leave Request:
  
  Ensure that the leave request is being submitted for the correct employee and that the request type is appropriate for the employee's gender.
  
  
  
  Consult HR Policies:
  
  Review the organization's HR policies to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations regarding maternity leave.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the leave request process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0002 (Personal Data) and IT2001 (Absences) to understand how employee data is structured.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's HR guidelines for specific procedures related to maternity leave processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or HR department for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the employee's gender configuration and ensuring compliance with the system's requirements, you should be able to resolve the error message HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC018.