Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc) 
Message number: 268
Message text: HESA Record Validation Check Contract.RESAST.1 failed
Contract.RESAST (Research assistant) must exist where Contract.ACEMPFUN
(Academic employment function) = 2 and Contract.TERMS = 1 or 2.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER268 indicates that there is a validation issue with the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record, specifically related to the contract information in the SAP system. This error typically arises during the process of submitting HESA data, which is required for compliance with UK higher education reporting standards.
Cause: The error message "HESA Record Validation Check Contract.RESAST.1 failed" suggests that there is a problem with the contract data associated with an employee's record. Common causes for this error include: Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields in the contract data may be missing or incorrectly filled out. Data Format Issues: The data entered may not conform to the expected format or standards set by HESA. Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the contract data and other related employee data.
Configuration Issues: The system configuration for HESA reporting may not be set up correctly.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check
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