How To Fix 5A374 - Delimitation date reset to old end date &

5A374 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Delimitation date reset to old end date &

What causes this issue?

The specified delimitation date was invalid. For this reason, it was
reset to the old value.

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?

Check and correct your entries, or cancel the transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5A374 - Details

• The SAP error message 5A374, which states "Delimitation date reset to old end date," typically occurs in the context of managing time-related data, such as in personnel administration or project management. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where a delimitation date (the date that marks the beginning or end of a specific period for data validity) is being reset to an earlier date, which may not be allowed due to business rules or data integrity constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error may arise if there are inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as overlapping validity periods for the same object (e.g., employee, project).
  Incorrect Manual Input: Users may have manually entered a new end date that is earlier than the existing end date, leading to a conflict.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings in SAP may not allow for the change due to predefined rules regarding data validity.
  Dependencies: There may