How To Fix HRPSGB_HER234 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.ACEMPFUN.2 failed

HRPSGB_HER234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 234

• Message text: HESA Record Validation Check Contract.ACEMPFUN.2 failed

What causes this issue?

Contract.ACEMPFUN (Academic employment function) must not exist unless
at least one Activity.ACTSOC under that Contract begins with 1, 2 or 3.

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_HER234 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER234, specifically related to the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record validation check, indicates that there is an issue with the validation of the contract data for an employee in the context of HESA reporting. The specific error code "Contract.ACEMPFUN.2" suggests that there is a problem with the employee's contract function or type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Contract Type: The employee's contract type may not be valid for the HESA reporting requirements.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's contract details, such as the contract start date, end date, or other relevant fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for HESA reporting in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to validation failures.
  Employee Status: The employee's status (e.g., active, inactive) may not align with the expected status for HESA reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Contract Data: Check the employee's contract details in the SAP system. Ensure that