How To Fix HRPSGB_HER286 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.STARTCON.3 failed

HRPSGB_HER286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 286

• Message text: HESA Record Validation Check Contract.STARTCON.3 failed

What causes this issue?

Contract.STARTCON must exist where Contract.TERMS = 1 or 2. If the
Contract.STARTCON is not known an empty element must be returned.

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_HER286 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER286, specifically related to the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record validation check, indicates that there is an issue with the contract start date in the employee's record. This error typically arises during the validation of HESA data submissions, which are required for compliance with UK higher education reporting standards.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "HESA Record Validation Check Contract.STARTCON.3 failed" suggests that the contract start date does not meet the required criteria for HESA reporting. Common causes for this error include:
  
  Incorrect Contract Start Date: The start date may be in the future, or it may not align with the expected academic year or reporting period.
  Missing Data: The contract start date may not be populated in the employee's record.
  Inconsistent Data: The contract start date may conflict with other dates in the employee's record, such as the contract end date or employment start date.
  Data Format Issues: The date may not