How To Fix HRPAYNLLA298 - IT &1: Gender of employee is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 298

• Message text: IT &1: Gender of employee is missing

What causes this issue?

The employee gender field is blank.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the "Form of address" field of infotype 0002 has been
completed. If so, check the table T522G. The value of the selected form
of address should be entered in the <LS>Gender Key</> (GESCH) field.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA298 - IT &1: Gender of employee is missing ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA298 indicates that the gender of an employee is missing in the system. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when generating reports that require gender information for employees.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The employee's gender information has not been entered in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data that prevent the system from recognizing the gender.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the infotype that stores gender information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (usually Infotype 0002 - Personal Data).
  Ensure that the gender field is filled in correctly (typically, it should be either 'M' for male or 'F' for female).
  
  
  
  Update Missing Information:
  
  If the gender is missing, update the employee's record with the correct gender information.
  Save the changes and re-run the payroll or report that generated the error.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the employee's data that might affect the payroll process.
  Ensure that all required fields in the employee master data are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the infotype for personal data is correctly set up to capture gender information.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary updates, perform a test run of the payroll or report to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data): This infotype is where the gender information is typically stored. It is essential to ensure that this infotype is correctly maintained for all employees.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling missing gender data.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to update employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYNLLA298 error and ensure that employee gender information is correctly maintained in the SAP system.