How To Fix HRPSGB_HER373 - HESA Record Validation Check Person.RELBLF.3 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 373

• Message text: HESA Record Validation Check Person.RELBLF.3 failed

What causes this issue?

For providers in Northern Ireland Person.RELBLF (Religion or belief)
must not equal 03 or 04 (Christian or Christian - Church of Scotland).

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_HER373 - HESA Record Validation Check Person.RELBLF.3 failed ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER373 indicates that there is a validation issue with the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record for a person in the SAP HR system. Specifically, the error message "HESA Record Validation Check Person.RELBLF.3 failed" suggests that there is a problem with the RELBLF (Relationship to the Student) field in the HESA record.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The RELBLF field may contain an invalid value that does not conform to the expected codes or formats defined by HESA.
  Missing Data: Required fields related to the RELBLF may be missing or not filled out correctly.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies between the RELBLF field and other related fields in the HESA record.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for HESA reporting may not be set up correctly, leading to validation failures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the RELBLF Field: Review the value entered in the RELBLF field for the affected person. Ensure that it matches the valid codes as per HESA guidelines.
  
  
  Validate Related Fields: Ensure that all related fields that may impact the RELBLF value are correctly filled out and consistent with each other.
  
  
  Consult HESA Documentation: Refer to the latest HESA documentation for the correct codes and requirements for the RELBLF field. This will help ensure compliance with reporting standards.
  
  
  Data Correction: If you identify any incorrect or missing data, correct it in the relevant infotype or data entry screen in SAP.
  
  
  Run Validation Again: After making the necessary corrections, re-run the HESA record validation to check if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue continues after checking the data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  HESA Reporting: HESA is responsible for collecting data from higher education institutions in the UK. Understanding the reporting requirements and data standards is crucial for compliance.
  SAP HR Module: Familiarity with the SAP HR module, particularly the infotypes related to employee data, can help in troubleshooting such issues.
  Data Validation Tools: Utilize any available data validation tools within SAP to identify and rectify data issues before submitting HESA records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPSGB_HER373 error message effectively.