How To Fix HRPSGB_HER246 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.CONFTE.4 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 246

• Message text: HESA Record Validation Check Contract.CONFTE.4 failed

What causes this issue?

Contract.CONFTE must not be 000.0 where mode of
employment(Contract.MOEMP in (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and (Contract.ENDCON >
'(Y1)-07-31' or Contract.ENDCON does not exist).

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER246 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.CONFTE.4 failed ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER246, specifically related to the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record validation check, indicates that there is an issue with the contract information for an employee in the SAP HR module. The error message "Contract.CONFTE.4 failed" suggests that there is a problem with the contract's full-time equivalent (FTE) value or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect FTE Value: The FTE value for the employee's contract may not be set correctly. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the employee's contract details.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields related to the contract or employment details may be missing or incomplete.
  Validation Rules: The validation rules set for HESA reporting may not be met, leading to the failure of the validation check.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the HESA reporting settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Contract Details: Review the employee's contract details in the SAP system. Ensure that the FTE value is correctly set and that all required fields are filled out.
  Validate Data Completeness: Ensure that all necessary data for HESA reporting is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing information in the employee's record.
  Review HESA Configuration: Check the configuration settings for HESA reporting in the SAP system. Ensure that the validation rules are correctly set up and that they align with the requirements of HESA.
  Run Validation Reports: Use any available validation reports or tools within SAP to identify and correct any discrepancies in the employee data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or HESA guidelines for specific requirements related to contract and FTE reporting.
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP HR and HESA reporting for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  HESA Reporting: HESA is responsible for collecting data from higher education institutions in the UK. Accurate reporting is essential for compliance and funding purposes.
  SAP HR Module: The Human Resources module in SAP is used for managing employee data, payroll, and reporting.
  FTE Calculation: Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) is a standard measurement used to represent the workload of an employed person in a way that makes workloads comparable across various contexts.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_HER246 error and ensure compliance with HESA reporting requirements.