How To Fix HRPIQ000821 - Degree type and degree level do not correspond; check your entry

HRPIQ000821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Degree type and degree level do not correspond; check your entry

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HRPIQ000821 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000821 indicates that there is a mismatch between the degree type and the degree level entered in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of managing employee qualifications or educational background in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of personnel administration or talent management.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the degree type (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate) does not correspond correctly with the degree level (e.g., undergraduate, graduate). For example, if you select a degree type of "Master's" but the system expects a degree level of "Undergraduate," this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Entries: Review the entries for the degree type and degree level in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0022 for education). Ensure that they are compatible with each other.
  
  
  Refer to Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the mapping of