How To Fix HRPSGB_HER290 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.TCHWLH.2 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 290

• Message text: HESA Record Validation Check Contract.TCHWLH.2 failed

What causes this issue?

Contract.TCHWLH (Teaching through the medium of Welsh) must exist for
Welsh providers where (Contract.ACEMPFUN = 1 or 3) and Contract.TERMS =
1 or 2.

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_HER290 - HESA Record Validation Check Contract.TCHWLH.2 failed ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER290 indicates that there is a validation issue with the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record, specifically related to the contract type. The error message "Contract.TCHWLH.2 failed" suggests that there is a problem with the contract type data being submitted for validation.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Contract Type: The contract type specified in the HESA record may not be valid or may not match the expected values defined by HESA.
  Missing Data: Required fields related to the contract type may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Data Format Issues: The data format for the contract type may not conform to the expected format (e.g., incorrect length, invalid characters).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how contract types are defined or validated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Type: Verify that the contract type being used is valid and corresponds to the list of acceptable contract types defined by HESA.
  Review Data Entry: Ensure that all required fields related to the contract type are filled out correctly and completely.
  Validate Data Format: Check that the data format for the contract type adheres to the specifications required by HESA.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the HESA guidance documentation for the specific requirements related to contract types and ensure compliance.
  System Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to HESA reporting and contract types.
  Testing: After making corrections, re-run the validation check to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  HESA Reporting: Familiarize yourself with the HESA reporting requirements and guidelines, as they provide detailed information on what is expected in terms of data submission.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide updates related to HESA reporting and validation errors.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPSGB_HER290 error message.