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

HRPSGB_HER142 - Overview

• 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.

HRPSGB_HER142 - Details

• 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