How To Fix HRPIQ000_GB178 - Abbreviation UN must immediately be followed by a points element

HRPIQ000_GB178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000_GB -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Abbreviation UN must immediately be followed by a points element

What causes this issue?

Abbreviation UN indicates that a specified number of points must be
obtained from a 6 or 12-unit award. Therefore the number of points has
to be specified immediately after abbreviation UN.

System Response

The system outputs an error message.

How to fix this error?

Enter the number of points which must be obtained from 6- or 12-unit
award immediately after abbreviation UN.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

HRPIQ000_GB178 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000_GB178 with the description "Abbreviation UN must immediately be followed by a points element" typically occurs in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with qualifications or competencies in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a formatting issue in the data entry related to qualifications or competencies. Specifically, it indicates that the abbreviation "UN" (which stands for "Unit") is not followed by a valid points element. In SAP, when defining qualifications, the system expects a specific format where the unit of measurement (like points) must directly follow the abbreviation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Data Entry: Review the entry where the error occurred. Ensure that after the abbreviation "UN", there is a valid points element specified. For example, if you are entering a qualification that has a unit of measurement, it should look something like "UN 10" (where