How To Fix 3P314 - Entry Date found to be greater than Termination Date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3P -

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Entry Date found to be greater than Termination Date.

What causes this issue?

The system looked into the feature 'ENTRY' and based on the Infotype to
be used for determining Entry Date looked into Infotypes 0000, 0001,
0016 or 0041. The Entry Date that was determined is found to be greater
than the Termination Date in Infotype 0000.

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?

The ENTRY feature (rule for determining the entry date) is used to
determine which of the following infotypes is evaluated:
P0000 - Actions
P0001 - Organizational Assignment
P0016 - Contract Elements (initial entry date or entry into company)
P0041 - Date Specifications (particular date types)
Based on the Infotype to be used, as specified in the feature 'ENTRY'
have an appropriate Entry Date in the Infotype. This date should be
smaller than the Termination Date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3P314 - Entry Date found to be greater than Termination Date. ?

  The SAP error message 3P314: Entry Date found to be greater than Termination Date typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when there is a mismatch between the entry date of a record (such as an employee's hiring date or a specific time entry) and the termination date of that record. This error indicates that the system has detected that the entry date is later than the termination date, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the entry date is incorrectly inputted as being after the termination date.
  Incorrect Record Configuration: If the employee's record has been incorrectly configured, such as having overlapping dates for different employment periods.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the personnel administration module that leads to incorrect date validations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the entry date and termination date in the relevant personnel record. Ensure that the entry date is earlier than or equal to the termination date.
  Correct Data: If a mistake is found, correct the entry date or termination date as necessary. This can usually be done in the employee's master data or time management records.
  Review Related Records: If the employee has multiple records (e.g., different employment periods), ensure that all related records are consistent and do not conflict with each other.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates, consult your HR documentation or speak with your HR department for clarification on the correct entry and termination dates.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists and seems to be a systemic problem, it may require a review of the configuration settings in SAP by an SAP administrator or consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to access and modify employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to personnel records in SAP.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the records are functioning as expected.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.