How To Fix RP415 - Maternity Protection infotype allowed only for female employees

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Maternity Protection infotype allowed only for female employees

What causes this issue?

You cannot enter this data record becase records for this infotype can
only be created for female employees.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can use the MASEX feature in Customizing to define the gender for
which the Maternity Protection infotype (0080) is to be permitted. For
more information, see the Implementation Guide for Time Management under
<ZK>Time Data Recording and Administration -> Absences -> Special
Absence Data -> Maternity Protection -> <DS:SIMG.OHID2001>Set
Eligibility for Infotype</></>.

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP415 - Maternity Protection infotype allowed only for female employees ?

  The SAP error message RP415, which states "Maternity Protection infotype allowed only for female employees," typically occurs when there is an attempt to enter or modify data in the Maternity Protection infotype (IT 0240) for an employee who is not classified as female in the system. This infotype is specifically designed to manage maternity-related data and is therefore restricted to female employees.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Gender Classification: The employee's gender is set to male or is not defined as female in the employee master data.
  Incorrect Infotype Entry: An attempt to create or modify the Maternity Protection infotype for a male employee or an employee whose gender is not specified as female.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30).
  Verify the gender field (usually found in the Personal Data infotype, IT 0002).
  If the employee is indeed female, ensure that the gender is correctly set to "F" (female).
  
  
  
  Correct Gender Classification:
  
  If the gender is incorrectly set, update the employee's gender to female.
  Save the changes and then attempt to access the Maternity Protection infotype again.
  
  
  
  Consult HR Policies:
  
  If the employee is not female and the entry is being made for a valid reason (e.g., a same-sex partner or surrogate), consult your HR policies or SAP configuration to see if there are alternative ways to manage such cases.
  
  
  
  SAP Configuration:
  
  If necessary, consult with your SAP HR module administrator or consultant to review the configuration settings related to the Maternity Protection infotype. They may need to adjust the settings if there are specific business requirements that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0240 (Maternity Protection): This infotype is used to manage maternity leave and related benefits for female employees.
  Gender in SAP: The gender of an employee is typically defined in the Personal Data infotype (IT 0002) and is crucial for various HR processes.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that any changes made comply with local labor laws and regulations regarding maternity leave and employee classifications.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.