How To Fix RP021 - Gender 0 not allowed for form of address &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Gender 0 not allowed for form of address &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP021 - Gender 0 not allowed for form of address & ?

  The SAP error message RP021, which states "Gender 0 not allowed for form of address &," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there is an issue with the gender assignment of an employee or a related entity in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Gender Assignment: The employee's gender is set to '0' (which usually indicates an undefined or missing value) in the system. This can happen if the employee's data has not been properly maintained or if there is a data entry error.
  Form of Address Configuration: The form of address being used in the system may not support a gender value of '0'. The system expects a valid gender value (usually '1' for male or '2' for female) to generate the appropriate form of address.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify the gender field (usually in the Personal Data section) and ensure it is correctly set to either '1' (male) or '2' (female).
  If the gender is set to '0', update it to the correct value.
  
  
  
  Review Form of Address Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for forms of address in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the forms of address are correctly defined to handle the expected gender values.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the employee data to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payroll or reporting process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on personnel administration and gender handling.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to employee master 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.