How To Fix HRPSGB_HER142 - 'Acad. discipline' &1 and 'Highest qualif.' &2 are inconsistent for &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 142

• Message text: 'Acad. discipline' &1 and 'Highest qualif.' &2 are inconsistent for &3

What causes this issue?

Default code 'XXXX' must be used in field 'Academic discipline' when
field 'Highest qualification held' has been coded '31', '32', '97', '98'
or '99'.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER142 - 'Acad. discipline' &1 and 'Highest qualif.' &2 are inconsistent for &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER142 indicates an inconsistency between the academic discipline and the highest qualification for a specific employee or applicant in the Human Resources module. This error typically arises when the data entered for these fields does not match the expected values or predefined relationships in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is incorrect data entry where the academic discipline does not logically correspond to the highest qualification.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define valid combinations of academic disciplines and qualifications, and the current data does not adhere to these rules.
  Missing Master Data: The master data for either the academic discipline or the highest qualification may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the relationships correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Entries: Check the entries for the employee or applicant in question. Ensure that the academic discipline and highest qualification are correctly entered and logically consistent.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to academic disciplines and qualifications. Ensure that the valid combinations are correctly defined.
  Update Master Data: If there are missing or incorrect entries in the master data for academic disciplines or qualifications, update them accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines regarding the expected relationships between academic disciplines and qualifications.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records.
  Customizing Settings: The relevant customizing settings can usually be found under the path: SPRO > Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Academic Discipline and Highest Qualification.
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or community forums for additional insights and similar issues faced by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_HER142 error and ensure that the data integrity is maintained in your SAP HR module.