How To Fix 3L127 - Date & is less than & in the last record of infotype &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Date & is less than & in the last record of infotype &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L127 - Date & is less than & in the last record of infotype & ?

  The SAP error message 3L127 indicates that there is a date inconsistency in the infotype records. Specifically, the message states that the date in the current record is less than the date in the last record of the specified infotype. This typically occurs when you are trying to enter or modify data in an infotype (such as employee data) and the date you are entering does not follow the chronological order of existing records.
  Cause:
  
  Chronological Order Violation: The date you are trying to enter is earlier than the date of the last record for that infotype. SAP requires that records be entered in chronological order.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates, either in the current record or in the previous records.
  Missing Records: If there are missing records or if records have been deleted, it may lead to inconsistencies in the date sequence.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records for the infotype in question. Ensure that the date you are trying to enter is later than the last record's date.
  Correct the Date: If the date you are entering is incorrect, update it to a valid date that is later than the last record's date.
  Add New Record: If you need to enter a record with an earlier date, you may need to create a new record with a date that is valid according to the existing records.
  Consult with HR or Data Management: If you are unsure about the correct dates or if there are missing records, consult with your HR department or the team responsible for data management to clarify the situation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, organizational assignment, and payroll data.
  Date Management: SAP has strict rules regarding date management to ensure data integrity and consistency. Always ensure that records are entered in the correct order.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit infotype records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and maintain the integrity of your HR data in SAP.