How To Fix HRPADCN179 - More than one educational background are specified as the final education

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCN - Message class China Master Data

• Message number: 179

• Message text: More than one educational background are specified as the final education

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCN179 - More than one educational background are specified as the final education ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCN179 indicates that there is a conflict in the employee's educational background data. Specifically, it means that more than one educational qualification has been marked as the "final education" for the same employee, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: During the data entry process, multiple educational qualifications may have been incorrectly marked as the final education.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the migration process did not handle the final education field correctly, leading to duplicates.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the educational background infotype (IT 0022) in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Educational Background:
  
  Go to the employee's educational background infotype (IT 0022) in the SAP system.
  Check all entries and identify which qualifications are marked as final education.
  Ensure that only one entry is marked as the final education.
  
  
  
  Correct Data:
  
  If there are multiple entries marked as final education, decide which one should be the correct final education.
  Update the records to ensure that only one educational qualification is marked as final.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  After making changes, perform a consistency check to ensure that the data is now correct and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct educational background for the employee, consult the employee’s records or relevant documentation.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists or if you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP HR module administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings for the educational background infotype.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0022 (Education): This infotype is used to maintain an employee's educational background in SAP HR.
  Final Education Indicator: This is a specific field within the infotype that indicates which educational qualification is considered the highest or final.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Help Portal may also provide additional guidance on managing educational data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADCN179 error and ensure that the employee's educational background is accurately reflected in the system.