Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc) 
Message number: 277
Message text: HESA Record Validation Check Contract.SALREF.4 failed
Contract.SALREF (Basic salary at reference date) must exist where
(Contract.TERMS = 1 or 2) and Contract.SPOINT (Salary point) does not
exist.
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_HER277, specifically related to the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record validation check, indicates that there is an issue with the validation of the Contract.SALREF.4 field in the HESA record. This error typically arises in the context of higher education institutions in the UK that are required to submit data to HESA for reporting purposes.
Cause: The error can be caused by several factors, including: Incorrect Data Entry: The SALREF field may contain invalid or incorrectly formatted data. This could be due to typos, incorrect codes, or missing information. Data Mapping Issues: There may be a mismatch between the data in the SAP system and the expected format or values required by HESA.
Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to handle the specific requirements for HESA reporting. Missing Mandatory Fields: Certain fields that are required for the HESA submission may not have been filled out.
Solution: To resolve the error,
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