How To Fix HRPSGB_HER169 - Employee must have UpTo VSC Scheme in period &1-&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Employee must have UpTo VSC Scheme in period &1-&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER169 - Employee must have UpTo VSC Scheme in period &1-&2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER169 indicates that an employee must be enrolled in the "UpTo VSC Scheme" for a specific period defined by the dates &1 (start date) and &2 (end date). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or benefits administration within the SAP HR module, particularly in the UK payroll context.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Enrollment: The employee is not enrolled in the UpTo VSC Scheme for the specified period. This could be due to an oversight during the enrollment process or a failure to update the employee's records.
  Incorrect Dates: The dates specified in the error message may not align with the employee's actual enrollment period in the scheme.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding the eligibility criteria for the UpTo VSC Scheme.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Enrollment:
  
  Navigate to the employee's record in the SAP HR module.
  Verify if the employee is enrolled in the UpTo VSC Scheme for the specified period.
  If not enrolled, initiate the enrollment process for the employee.
  
  
  
  Update Dates:
  
  Ensure that the dates in the error message correspond to the correct period of enrollment.
  If the employee should be enrolled for that period, update the enrollment dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the UpTo VSC Scheme in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the eligibility criteria and enrollment processes are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding the UpTo VSC Scheme to ensure compliance with the necessary requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records.
  Reports: Utilize relevant payroll or benefits reports to identify employees who are not enrolled in the UpTo VSC Scheme.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit employee enrollment data in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_HER169 error and ensure that the employee is correctly enrolled in the UpTo VSC Scheme for the specified period.