How To Fix RP171 - Gender &2 is not permitted for form of address &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Gender &2 is not permitted for form of address &1

What causes this issue?

You used form of address &V1&, which has gender '&V2&' in the Form of
Address Key table (T522G). However, this gender is not permitted. For
certain country groupings, you are only permitted to use forms of
address that have the gender "female" or "male".

How to fix this error?

Use a permitted form of address or change the entry in the Form of
Address Key table (T522G), if required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP171 - Gender &2 is not permitted for form of address &1 ?

  The SAP error message RP171 "Gender &2 is not permitted for form of address &1" typically occurs in the context of HR or payroll processing when there is a mismatch between the gender specified for an employee and the form of address being used in a document or report.
  Cause:
  
  Gender Mismatch: The gender assigned to the employee in the system does not match the expected gender for the specified form of address. For example, if the form of address is "Mr." but the gender is set to "Female," this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow certain combinations of gender and forms of address.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entry in the employee master data regarding gender or form of address.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify the gender field and ensure it is correctly set according to the employee's actual gender.
  Check the form of address field and ensure it corresponds correctly to the gender.
  
  
  
  Review Form of Address Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for forms of address in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for HR Master Data and ensure that the combinations of gender and forms of address are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If there are any discrepancies in the data, correct them in the employee master data.
  Ensure that the form of address used in any reports or documents aligns with the gender specified.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object for configuration)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on HR master data and forms of address.
  
  
  
  User Roles: 
  
  Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to employee master data.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.