How To Fix HRPSGB_HER261 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.NHSCON.2 failed

HRPSGB_HER261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 261

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

What causes this issue?

Contract.NHSCON (NHS contracts) must not exist where Contract.CLINICAL
is not equal to 1, 2, 3 or 4.

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_HER261 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER261, specifically related to the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record validation check, indicates that there is an issue with the data in the NHSCON (National Health Service Contract) field. This error typically arises during the validation of HESA records, which are used for reporting purposes in the higher education sector in the UK.
  
  Cause:
  The error "HESA Record Validation Check Contract.NHSCON.2 failed" usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The NHSCON field may be missing or contain invalid data that does not meet the required format or criteria set by HESA.
  Data Mismatch: The data in the NHSCON field may not align with other related fields or records, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the HESA reporting module in SAP, which could lead to validation failures.
  Updates or Changes: Recent changes in HESA reporting requirements or