How To Fix HRPSGB_ME156 - The feature GWTDS passes back &1 which is not supported (A,B,C,D only)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 156

• Message text: The feature GWTDS passes back &1 which is not supported (A,B,C,D only)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ME156 - The feature GWTDS passes back &1 which is not supported (A,B,C,D only) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME156 indicates that the feature GWTDS (which is related to the determination of the gender of an employee) is returning a value that is not supported by the system. Specifically, the system expects the values to be one of the following: A, B, or C, D. If the feature returns any other value, this error will occur.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Gender Code: The most common cause of this error is that the gender code being passed back by the GWTDS feature is not one of the expected values (A, B, C, D). This could happen due to incorrect data entry in the employee master data or a misconfiguration in the system.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that affect how gender is determined, they may be returning unexpected values.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the gender codes were not mapped correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee master data for the affected employee(s) to ensure that the gender is correctly entered and corresponds to the expected values (A, B, C, D).
  Review Feature Configuration: Check the configuration of the GWTDS feature in the system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that any custom logic does not return unsupported values.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to ensure that only valid gender codes are entered in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the GWTDS feature for any specific configurations or known issues.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the feature to trace where the invalid value is being generated.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and correct employee data.
  Feature Configuration: The feature can be configured in the SAP system using transaction code PE03 (Maintain Features).
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no other functionalities are affected.
  
  If the problem continues after these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.