How To Fix 3O178 - Date of issue & is before date of birth &

3O178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3O - HR: Messages for Taiwan

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Date of issue & is before date of birth &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3O178 - Date of issue & is before date of birth & ?

  The SAP error message 3O178 typically indicates that there is a validation issue related to the dates entered in the system, specifically that the "date of issue" is before the "date of birth." This error often arises in contexts where personal identification information is being processed, such as in employee records or customer data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The "date of issue" (e.g., the date a document was issued, such as an ID or passport) is set to a date that is earlier than the "date of birth" of the individual. This is logically incorrect, as a document cannot be issued before the person was born.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Dates: Review the entries for both the "date of issue" and "date of birth." Ensure that the "date of issue" is set to a date that is on or after the "date of birth."
  Correct the Data: If the "date of