How To Fix HRPSGB_HER281 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.SOBS.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: 281

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

What causes this issue?

Where there is more than one occurrence of Contract.SOBS (Source of
basic salary) they must not be identical.

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_HER281 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.SOBS.1 failed ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER281 indicates that there is a validation issue with the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record, specifically related to the contract type or status. The error message "HESA Record Validation Check Contract.SOBS.1 failed" suggests that the system has encountered a problem with the data related to the contract type or status for a specific employee or record.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Contract Type: The contract type assigned to the employee may not be valid or may not meet the criteria set by HESA.
  Missing Data: Required fields related to the contract may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Data Mismatch: There may be inconsistencies between the employee's contract data and the expected values defined by HESA.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for HESA reporting in SAP may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Contract Data: Check the employee's contract details in the SAP system. Ensure that the contract type and status are correctly entered and valid according to HESA requirements.
  Complete Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields related to the contract are filled out correctly. This may include fields like contract start date, end date, and type.
  Consult HESA Guidelines: Refer to the latest HESA guidelines to ensure that the data being reported aligns with their requirements.
  Configuration Check: If you have access, review the configuration settings for HESA reporting in SAP. Ensure that the settings are aligned with the current reporting requirements.
  Testing: After making corrections, run the validation check again to see if the error persists.
  
  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 error is related to the Human Resources module in SAP, which handles employee data, contracts, and reporting.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the specific areas mentioned above, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_HER281 error and ensure compliance with HESA reporting requirements.