How To Fix 0D337 - Enter a stop reason and a stop date together

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Enter a stop reason and a stop date together

What causes this issue?

If there is an entry in field 1, there must also be an entry in field
2.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D337 - Enter a stop reason and a stop date together ?

  The SAP error message 0D337, which states "Enter a stop reason and a stop date together," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when you are trying to process an employee's status change, such as a termination or leave of absence. This error indicates that the system requires both a stop reason and a stop date to be entered simultaneously for the action to be valid.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have entered a stop reason without a corresponding stop date.
  You have entered a stop date without a corresponding stop reason.
  Both fields are left blank, which is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that both fields are filled out correctly. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  Check the Fields: Go to the relevant screen where you are entering the employee's status change.
  Enter Stop Reason: Make sure to select a valid stop reason from the dropdown list.
  Enter Stop Date: Ensure that you also enter a valid stop date that corresponds to the stop reason.
  Save Changes: After entering both fields, try to save the changes again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Field Definitions:
  
  Stop Reason: This is a code that indicates the reason for the employee's status change (e.g., termination, resignation, etc.).
  Stop Date: This is the effective date of the status change.
  
  
  
  Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, ensure that the stop reasons are correctly defined in the system and that they are linked to the appropriate actions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for more details on handling personnel actions and the specific requirements for entering stop reasons and dates.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is frequently encountered by users, consider providing training or creating a quick reference guide to help them understand the requirements for entering stop reasons and dates.
  
  
  By ensuring that both the stop reason and stop date are entered together, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the necessary personnel action.