How To Fix 5A056 - First record may not be deleted (time constraint 0 or 1)

5A056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 056

• Message text: First record may not be deleted (time constraint 0 or 1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A056 - First record may not be deleted (time constraint 0 or 1) ?

  The SAP error message 5A056 ("First record may not be deleted (time constraint 0 or 1)") typically occurs in the context of managing time data, particularly when dealing with infotypes related to employee master data, such as infotype 0000 (Actions) or infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment). This error indicates that the first record in a time-related infotype cannot be deleted because it is essential for maintaining the integrity of the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Constraints: In SAP, infotypes have time constraints that dictate how records can be created, changed, or deleted. Time constraints 0 and 1 indicate that the record is either the first record (0) or the only record (1) for a specific period. Deleting this record would violate the integrity of the data.
  Data Integrity: The first record often contains critical information that is necessary for the system to function correctly, such as the employee's initial hiring date or organizational assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Records: