How To Fix R1259 - Marital status &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Marital status &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1259 - Marital status &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1259, which states "Marital status &1 does not exist," typically occurs when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized marital status code in the employee's master data. This can happen during various HR processes, such as data entry, payroll processing, or when generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Marital Status Code: The marital status code entered does not exist in the system's configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The marital status may not have been defined in the system's configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the marital status code.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the marital status configuration may not have been included.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining marital statuses (typically under Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Infotype Settings).
  Ensure that the marital status code in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Verify the employee's master data for any typographical errors in the marital status field.
  Ensure that the correct code is being used as per the defined list.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Marital Status:
  
  If the marital status code does not exist, you may need to create it in the system.
  This typically involves defining the marital status in the configuration settings and ensuring it is linked to the appropriate infotype.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport, check if the transport included the necessary configuration for marital statuses.
  If not, you may need to transport the missing configuration or manually add it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing marital status codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002: Marital status is typically stored in Infotype 0002 (Personal Data) in SAP HR.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration or employee data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.