How To Fix HRPSGB_HER184 - Academic year &1 is read from user parameter HR_GB_HESA_YEAR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Academic year &1 is read from user parameter HR_GB_HESA_YEAR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER184 - Academic year &1 is read from user parameter HR_GB_HESA_YEAR ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER184 typically relates to issues with the academic year configuration in the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) reporting module within the SAP HR system. This error indicates that the academic year being referenced is not valid or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Academic Year: The academic year specified in the user parameter HR_GB_HESA_YEAR may not exist in the system or may not be correctly set up.
  User Parameter Configuration: The user parameter might not be set correctly for the user or might be pointing to an outdated or incorrect academic year.
  Missing Data: There may be missing data or configuration related to the specified academic year in the HESA reporting tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Parameter:
  
  Go to the user parameter settings for the user experiencing the error.
  Verify that the parameter HR_GB_HESA_YEAR is set to a valid academic year that exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Academic Year Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of academic years in the HESA reporting module.
  Ensure that the academic year specified in the user parameter is defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Update User Parameter:
  
  If the academic year is incorrect, update the user parameter to reflect the correct academic year.
  This can usually be done in the user profile settings or through transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or HESA guidelines to ensure that the academic year setup aligns with reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP notes related to HESA reporting for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  HESA Reporting: HESA is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data about higher education in the UK. Accurate configuration of academic years is crucial for compliance and reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP notes that may address known issues or provide updates related to HESA reporting and academic year configurations.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to set and manage user parameters effectively to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_HER184 error and ensure that the academic year is correctly configured for HESA reporting.