How To Fix RP172 - Form of address &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Form of address &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

For the form of address &V1& there is either no entry available in the
<LS>Form of address key</> table, or the entry has a gender that is not
allowed. In some country groupings the only forms of address allowed
are those that show the gender as "female" or "male".

How to fix this error?

Either use a permissible form of address, or if necessary, change table
T522G <LS>Form of address key</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP172 - Form of address &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message RP172 ("Form of address &1 is not permitted") typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) or personnel administration when there is an issue with the form of address assigned to a personnel record. This error indicates that the specified form of address is not valid or not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Form of Address: The form of address specified in the employee's master data (e.g., Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.) does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The form of address may not be defined in the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the personnel data that leads to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Form of Address:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30 or PA20).
  Verify the form of address field and ensure it is correctly filled out.
  If the form of address is incorrect, change it to a valid option.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for forms of address in the SAP system. This can typically be done in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Forms of Address.
  
  
  Ensure that the form of address you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the valid forms of address or how to configure them, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the employee data to ensure there are no other related issues that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  PA20 (Display HR Master Data)
  SM30 (Table Maintenance for customizing tables)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on personnel administration and configuration settings related to forms of address.
  
  
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the form of address validation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RP172 error and ensure that the form of address used in personnel records is valid and permitted in your SAP system.