How To Fix 13I001 - The termination date and reason should be entered.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 13I - Messages for Termination Organizer

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The termination date and reason should be entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 13I001 - The termination date and reason should be entered. ?

  The SAP error message 13I001 indicates that a termination date and reason must be provided when processing an employee's termination in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee management within SAP HR (Human Resources) modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when an attempt is made to terminate an employee's record without specifying the necessary details, specifically:
  
  Termination Date: The date on which the employee's termination becomes effective.
  Termination Reason: The reason for the employee's termination (e.g., resignation, dismissal, retirement, etc.).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that both the termination date and the termination reason are entered correctly in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Record:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction code (e.g., PA40 for personnel actions) to access the employee's record.
  
  
  
  Select the Termination Action:
  
  Choose the appropriate action for termination (e.g., "Terminate Employment").
  
  
  
  Enter the Termination Date:
  
  In the termination action screen, locate the field for the termination date and enter the effective date of termination.
  
  
  
  Select the Termination Reason:
  
  Find the field for the termination reason and select the appropriate reason from the dropdown list. If the reason is not available, you may need to check with your HR administrator to ensure that the reason codes are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes to complete the termination process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Configuration: Ensure that the termination reasons are configured in the system. This can typically be done in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the path: Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Customizing Procedures > Define Reasons for Termination.
  Authorization: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform termination actions in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling employee terminations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or HR department for further assistance.