How To Fix 5A770 - CAUTION: End date has been corrected to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 770

• Message text: CAUTION: End date has been corrected to &

What causes this issue?

The end date of a relationship, for example, cannot be after the end
date of the related objects. It has therefore been corrected.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A770 - CAUTION: End date has been corrected to & ?

  The SAP error message 5A770 with the caution "End date has been corrected to &?" typically indicates that there is an issue with the end date of a certain object, such as a contract, project, or other time-sensitive data. This message usually arises when the system detects that the end date you have entered is not valid or is inconsistent with other related data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid End Date: The end date you entered may be earlier than the start date or may not align with the business rules defined in the system.
  Data Consistency: The end date might conflict with other related records or settings in the system, such as fiscal year settings, project timelines, or contract terms.
  System Adjustments: The system may automatically adjust the end date based on predefined rules or settings, which can lead to this warning message.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Dates: Check the start and end dates you have entered. Ensure that the end date is later than the start date and that it complies with any business rules.
  Check Related Records: Look for any related records that might affect the end date. For example, if you are working with a project, ensure that the end date aligns with the project milestones and deliverables.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines to understand the specific rules regarding date entries for the object you are working with.
  Adjust Settings: If necessary, adjust the settings in the system that may be causing the automatic correction of the end date.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the data you need to review (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary, SE80 for object navigator).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to the records in question, as restrictions may lead to errors or warnings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message and take appropriate action to resolve it.