How To Fix HRPAYDESVA1014 - Invalid gender in data record &1.

HRPAYDESVA1014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVA1 - Message Class for A1 Procedure

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Invalid gender in data record &1.

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HRPAYDESVA1014 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDESVA1014: Invalid gender in data record &1 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized gender value in the employee data record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Gender Code: The gender field in the employee's master data may contain an invalid value. For example, it might be set to a code that is not recognized by the system (e.g., a typo or an unsupported value).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or errors in the gender data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to recognize certain gender codes, especially if custom codes are used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify the gender field (usually labeled as "Sex" or "Gender") and ensure it contains a valid value (typically 'M' for Male, 'F' for Female, or other valid