How To Fix HRPADIN01351 - Gender and form of address (Mr./Ms.) are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADIN01 - HR IN: Message class for HR India - Master Data

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Gender and form of address (Mr./Ms.) are inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADIN01351 - Gender and form of address (Mr./Ms.) are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message HRPADIN01351 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the gender and the form of address (Mr./Ms.) for an employee in the HR system. This error typically arises when the gender assigned to an employee does not match the expected form of address based on that gender.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The gender field may have been incorrectly filled out (e.g., "Male" but the form of address is "Ms.").
  Inconsistent Master Data: The employee's master data may have been updated, but the form of address was not updated accordingly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the system that define how gender and form of address are linked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in the SAP system (transaction code PA30).
  Verify the entries for gender and form of address.
  Correct any inconsistencies (e.g., if the gender is "Male," ensure the form of address is "Mr.").
  
  
  
  Update Form of Address:
  
  If the gender is correct, update the form of address to match the gender.
  If the form of address is correct, update the gender field accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to gender and form of address.
  Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to prevent such inconsistencies in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling gender and form of address settings.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Provide training to users responsible for entering or updating employee data to minimize data entry errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  PA40 (Personnel Actions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  
  HR Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Personnel Administration to ensure that the gender and form of address mappings are correctly set up.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADIN01351 error and ensure that the employee's data is consistent.