How To Fix HRPADBR12003 - Inconsistent form of address (Mr./Mrs.) and sex

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADBR12 - Dependents messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Inconsistent form of address (Mr./Mrs.) and sex

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADBR12003 - Inconsistent form of address (Mr./Mrs.) and sex ?

  The SAP error message HRPADBR12003 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the form of address (e.g., Mr. or Mrs.) and the sex of the employee in the HR master data. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration when the system detects that the gender specified for an employee does not match the form of address used.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a mismatch in the data entered for the employee's gender and the corresponding form of address. For example, if the gender is set to female but the form of address is set to "Mr.", this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been bulk updates, inconsistencies may arise due to incorrect mappings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the system that lead to incorrect validation rules being applied.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify the entries for the form of address and gender.
  Ensure that the form of address matches the gender (e.g., "Mr." for male and "Mrs." or "Ms." for female).
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If you find a mismatch, correct the form of address or the gender as appropriate.
  Save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration Processes:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration scripts or processes to ensure that the mappings for gender and form of address were correctly handled.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue is systemic, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review the settings related to address forms and gender validation.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making corrections, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur for other employees.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP HR documentation for guidelines on maintaining employee master data, especially regarding gender and address forms.
  User Training: Ensure that users responsible for data entry are trained on the importance of maintaining consistent data in the HR system to prevent such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADBR12003 error and ensure that employee data is consistent and accurate.