How To Fix 5A152 - Error while delimiting

5A152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Error while delimiting

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while delimiting the object.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A152 - Error while delimiting ?

  The SAP error message 5A152 ("Error while delimiting") typically occurs during the delimitation process in SAP, which is often related to master data management, such as when you are trying to change or update a record that has a validity period.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Date Ranges: The validity dates you are trying to set may overlap with existing records or may not be valid (e.g., end date is earlier than start date).
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields may not be filled in, which are necessary for the delimitation process.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the delimitation correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the delimitation.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Date Ranges: Ensure