How To Fix HRPADKZ_IT007 - Gender and form of address (Mr./Ms.) are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADKZ_IT - HR Kazakhstan Infotype Messages

• Message number: 007

• 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 HRPADKZ_IT007 - Gender and form of address (Mr./Ms.) are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message "HRPADKZ_IT007 Gender and form of address (Mr./Ms.) are inconsistent" typically occurs in the Human Resources module when there is a mismatch between the gender information and the form of address for an employee in the system. This inconsistency can lead to issues in reporting, documentation, and communication.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The gender field and the form of address field (e.g., Mr., Ms.) have been filled in with conflicting information. For example, if the gender is set to "Female" but the form of address is "Mr.", this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in how gender and form of address were recorded.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the relationship between gender and form of address.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Review the "Personal Data" section to ensure that the gender and form of address fields are consistent.
  Correct any discrepancies by updating the fields to match (e.g., if the gender is "Female," ensure the form of address is "Ms.").
  
  
  
  Data Validation: 
  
  Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent future inconsistencies. This can be done through user exits or BAdIs (Business Add-Ins) to enforce rules on how gender and form of address should be filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Processes: 
  
  If the issue arose from data migration, review the migration scripts or processes to ensure that they correctly map gender and form of address.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific configurations or known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  Provide training to HR personnel on the importance of consistent data entry, particularly regarding gender and form of address.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  PA20 (Display HR Master Data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Custom Development: 
  
  If the standard functionality does not meet your needs, consider custom development to enforce consistency between gender and form of address.
  
  
  
  By addressing the root cause of the inconsistency and ensuring proper data entry practices, you can resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.