How To Fix 5A492 - Termination date for & is before the start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Termination date for & is before the start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A492 - Termination date for & is before the start date ?

  The SAP error message 5A492 indicates that there is a mismatch between the termination date and the start date for a specific object, typically related to personnel management or organizational management. This error usually occurs when you are trying to enter or modify data in a way that the termination date is set before the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the termination date is incorrectly entered as being earlier than the start date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the personnel or organizational data that lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the dates that were not corrected during the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start date and termination date for the relevant object (e.g., employee, position, etc.). Ensure that the