How To Fix HRPSGB_HER278 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.SIGRES.1 failed

HRPSGB_HER278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 278

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

What causes this issue?

Contract.SIGRES must exist where the staff member has an active contract
on the 31 July 2020 and Contract.TERMS = 1 or 2 and (Contract.ACEMPFUN =
2 and Contract.RESAST is not 1) or (Contract.ACEMPFUN = 3).

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_HER278 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER278, specifically related to the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record validation check, indicates that there is an issue with the data being submitted for validation. The error message "Contract.SIGRES.1 failed" suggests that there is a problem with the contract information for a specific employee or record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error may arise from inconsistencies in the employee's contract data, such as missing or incorrect fields that are required for HESA reporting.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for HESA reporting in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to validation failures.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields related to the employee's contract may not be filled out, or they may contain invalid values.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the data entered may not comply with the expected format for HESA records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Contract Data: Check the employee's contract details in the SAP system. Ensure that all