How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES157 - Gender could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00FMODULES - Error Messages for Benefits - Function Modules

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Gender could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The system tried to determine the gender of the employee or the
employee's spouse. However, either the relevant infotype records (
<ZK>Personal Data</> (0002) in case of the employee and <ZK>
Family/Related Person</> (0021) in case of the spouse) could not been
found or the relevant fields on these records (P0002-GESCH and
P0021-FASEX respectively) are not filled.

System Response

The system cannot calculate the cost of the benefit plan, and excludes
the plan from further processing.

How to fix this error?

If the records mentioned above do not exist, create new records.
If the records mentioned above exist, ensure that the relevant fields
are filled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES157 - Gender could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES157 ("Gender could not be determined") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee benefits or personnel administration. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the gender of an employee based on the data available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the gender field in the employee's master data (infotype 0002 - Personal Data) is either not filled or incorrectly filled.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the gender determination logic in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing values in the gender field.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate employee data, they may not be handling gender correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30).
  Check infotype 0002 (Personal Data) and ensure that the gender field is filled correctly (e.g., 'M' for Male, 'F' for Female).
  If the field is empty or incorrect, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to gender determination in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the relevant customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  Ensure that the gender determination logic is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If data migration has occurred, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary fields are populated correctly.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE16N to query the relevant tables (e.g., PA0002) to identify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Custom Code Review:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles gender determination.
  Debugging may be necessary to identify where the logic fails.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit employee master data.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.