How To Fix HRPSGB_HER388 - HESA Record Validation Check Person.REFUOA2021.5 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 388

• Message text: HESA Record Validation Check Person.REFUOA2021.5 failed

What causes this issue?

Person.REFUOA2021 should not exist where there are no contracts with
Contract.SIGRES equal to 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_HER388 - HESA Record Validation Check Person.REFUOA2021.5 failed ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER388 indicates that there is a validation issue with the HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) record for a specific person. The error message specifically mentions that the validation check for the record has failed, which can be due to various reasons related to the data being submitted.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: The data in the HESA record may not match the expected format or values. This could include incorrect codes, missing mandatory fields, or invalid data entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the HESA reporting in your SAP system, leading to incorrect validation rules being applied.
  Updates or Changes: If there have been recent updates to the HESA reporting requirements or changes in the data structure, the existing records may not comply with the new standards.
  Missing Data: Certain required fields may be empty or not populated correctly, leading to validation failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review the Data: Check the