How To Fix HRIE_GEN020 - Error; Feature &1 return values must be &2 (not &3)

HRIE_GEN020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIE_GEN - Generic Messages for all utility classes

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error; Feature &1 return values must be &2 (not &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIE_GEN020 - Error; Feature &1 return values must be &2 (not &3) ?

  The SAP error message HRIE_GEN020 typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) module configurations, particularly when dealing with features and their return values in the system. This error indicates that a specific feature is expected to return certain values, but it is returning unexpected values instead.
  
  Cause:
  The error message HRIE_GEN020 is triggered when:
  
  A feature (like a configuration or a rule) is expected to return a specific set of values (denoted as &2), but it is returning a different set of values (denoted as &3).
  This mismatch can occur due to incorrect configuration settings, data inconsistencies, or changes in the underlying logic of the feature that have not been properly updated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRIE_GEN020 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Feature Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant feature configuration in the SAP system (transaction code PE03).
  Verify that the feature is correctly set up to return the expected values. Ensure that