How To Fix HRPBSUS019 - Employee rejected. Ethnicity is not in valid range.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSUS - Message Class For Public Sector(USA)

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Employee rejected. Ethnicity is not in valid range.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSUS019 - Employee rejected. Ethnicity is not in valid range. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSUS019, which states "Employee rejected. Ethnicity is not in valid range," typically occurs in the context of employee data management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the ethnicity code entered for an employee does not match the predefined valid range of values in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Ethnicity Code: The ethnicity code entered for the employee may not be recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, an outdated code, or a code that has not been configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have the necessary configuration for the ethnicity codes, or the codes may not be properly mapped to the employee's data.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry, such as selecting an incorrect value from a dropdown list or manually entering a code that does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Ethnicity Code: Check the ethnicity code entered for the employee. Ensure that it is a valid code as per the organization's configuration. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Personnel Administration).
  Reviewing the list of valid ethnicity codes.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Data: If the code is incorrect, update the employee's record with a valid ethnicity code. This can typically be done through the employee master data transaction (PA30).
  
  
  Configuration Check: If you have access to the configuration settings, ensure that the ethnicity codes are correctly defined in the system. If you do not have access, contact your SAP HCM administrator or IT support team to verify the configuration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing employee data to ensure compliance with data entry standards.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, attempt to save the employee record again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing ethnicity codes.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the appropriate permissions to edit employee data.
  Data Validation Rules: Be aware of any data validation rules that may be in place within your organization that could affect how ethnicity codes are handled.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.