How To Fix HRPSGB_HER107 - Contract extension without previous record for pers.no. &1 at &2 type &3

HRPSGB_HER107 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Contract extension without previous record for pers.no. &1 at &2 type &3

What causes this issue?

The record of Infotype <ZK>HESA Contract Data</> (0615) valid at &V2&
is of type extension and has no predecessor that is not of extension
type predecessor.

System Response

The data is inconsistent and cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check the infotype data for personnel number &V1&.
If the master data is consistent check the customising of the Contract
types, specifically of contract type &V3&. The
<DS:DE.P08_HESA_EXTENSION>extension flag</> may be set incorrectly.

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.

HRPSGB_HER107 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER107, which states "Contract extension without previous record for pers.no. &1 at &2 type &3," typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when there is an attempt to extend a contract for an employee (person number &1) without a valid previous contract record in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Previous Contract Record: The employee does not have an existing contract record in the system that can be extended. This could happen if the employee is new or if the previous contract was not properly recorded or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry process, such as entering the wrong personnel number or contract type.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data migration process that have led to missing records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Previous Contract Records: Verify if there is an existing contract record for the employee in