How To Fix HRPSGB_HER262 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.NHSCONGR.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: 262

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

What causes this issue?

Where Contract.STARTCON is after 2009-08-01 Contract.NHSCONGR (NHS
contract grade) must not equal 02, 03, 06 or 07

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_HER262 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.NHSCONGR.1 failed ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER262, specifically related to the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record validation check, indicates that there is an issue with the contract data for a specific employee or record in the SAP HR module. The error message "Contract.NHSCONGR.1 failed" suggests that the validation for the contract type or related data has not passed the required checks.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Contract Type: The contract type specified may not be valid or may not meet the criteria set by HESA for reporting.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields related to the contract may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Data Mismatch: There may be inconsistencies between the data in the employee record and the expected values for HESA reporting.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for HESA reporting in the SAP system may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Contract Data: Check the employee's contract details in the SAP system. Ensure that the contract type and other related fields are correctly filled out and valid according to HESA requirements.
  Complete Required Fields: Make sure all mandatory fields for the contract are filled in. This includes checking for any missing information that HESA requires.
  Validate Against HESA Requirements: Cross-reference the contract data with the latest HESA guidelines to ensure compliance.
  Check Configuration Settings: If you have access, review the configuration settings for HESA reporting in SAP to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Run Validation Reports: Use any available validation reports in SAP to identify other potential issues with the employee records that may affect HESA reporting.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or HESA guidelines for specific requirements related to contract types and reporting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  HESA Reporting: HESA is responsible for collecting and publishing data about higher education in the UK. Institutions must comply with their reporting standards.
  SAP HR Module: The Human Resources module in SAP is used for managing employee data, payroll, and reporting.
  Error Handling: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a specialist who has experience with HESA reporting in SAP.
  
  By addressing the specific cause of the error and ensuring compliance with HESA requirements, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_HER262 error.