How To Fix HRPSGB_HER254 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.HOURLYPAID.1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 254

• Message text: HESA Record Validation Check Contract.HOURLYPAID.1 failed

What causes this issue?

Contract.HOURLYPAID must exist where Contract.TERMS = 1 or 2.

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_HER254 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.HOURLYPAID.1 failed ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER254 indicates that there is a validation issue with the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record, specifically related to the contract type for hourly paid staff. This error typically arises during the process of validating HESA data submissions in the SAP HR module.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "HESA Record Validation Check Contract.HOURLYPAID.1 failed" suggests that there is a problem with the data associated with hourly paid contracts. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Contract Type: The contract type for the employee may not be set correctly in the system. It should match the expected values for hourly paid staff.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields for the HESA record may be missing or incomplete, such as the employee's contract details, pay details, or other relevant information.
  Data Format Issues: The data entered may not conform to the expected format or values defined by HESA guidelines.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration