How To Fix HRPBSUS502 - Employee Data could not be updated.

HRPBSUS502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Employee Data could not be updated.

What causes this issue?

The Employee data could not be updated. The following error occured:
Return value: &V1&
Sy-Subrc: &V2&
Please check the infotype record of this employee.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSUS502 - Employee Data could not be updated. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSUS502, which states "Employee Data could not be updated," typically occurs in the context of the Human Resources (HR) module when there is an issue with updating employee data in the system. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to update employee data.
  Data Validation Errors: The data being entered may not meet the required validation rules set in the system (e.g., incorrect format, missing mandatory fields).
  Locking Issues: The employee record may be locked by another user or process, preventing updates.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system configuration errors.
  Custom Enhancements: Custom code or enhancements in the SAP system may interfere with standard processes, leading to errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to update employee data. This can be verified through