How To Fix HRGB_PAE150 - PAE Error; Invalid Gender Code: &1 at State Pension Age Determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_PAE - HR: Messages for pension auto enrolment

• Message number: 150

• Message text: PAE Error; Invalid Gender Code: &1 at State Pension Age Determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_PAE150 - PAE Error; Invalid Gender Code: &1 at State Pension Age Determination ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_PAE150 indicates that there is an invalid gender code being used in the context of State Pension Age Determination. This error typically arises in the Human Resources (HR) module when the system is trying to determine the state pension age for an employee based on their gender, but the gender code provided is not recognized or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Gender Code: The most common cause of this error is that the gender code entered in the employee's master data is incorrect or does not conform to the expected values (e.g., 'M' for Male, 'F' for Female).
  Missing Data: The employee's gender information may be missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the gender codes in the system, leading to mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify the gender field and ensure it is correctly filled with valid values (typically 'M' or 'F').
  If the gender is missing or incorrect, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for gender codes in the system. This can usually be done in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant HR settings.
  Ensure that the gender codes are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data that might lead to this error. This includes checking for any customizations or enhancements that might affect how gender codes are processed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the State Pension Age Determination process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling gender codes in the HR module.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR master data management and State Pension Age Determination for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRGB_PAE150 error and ensure that the State Pension Age Determination process functions correctly.