How To Fix HRPSGB_HER259 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.LEVELS.5 failed

HRPSGB_HER259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 259

• Message text: HESA Record Validation Check Contract.LEVELS.5 failed

What causes this issue?

Contract.LEVELS should not equal 'C1', 'D1', 'D2', 'D3', 'E1' or 'F1'
where Contract.ACEMPFUN (Academic employment function)= '4' or null.

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_HER259 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER259 indicates that there is an issue with the validation of the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record, specifically related to the Contract.LEVELS.5 field. This error typically arises in the context of reporting requirements for higher education institutions in the UK, where accurate data submission is crucial for compliance with HESA standards.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data entered in the Contract.LEVELS.5 field may not meet the expected format or criteria defined by HESA.
  Missing Information: Required fields may be left blank or not filled out correctly, leading to validation failures.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the Contract.LEVELS.5 field may conflict with other related fields or records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the HESA reporting module in SAP, leading to incorrect validation checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPSGB_HER259 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Review Data Entry: Check the data