How To Fix 5C248 - Entry Date is after the Leaving Date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Entry Date is after the Leaving Date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C248 - Entry Date is after the Leaving Date ?

  The SAP error message 5C248, which states "Entry Date is after the Leaving Date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the entry date (the date when an employee is supposed to start or be active in a certain status) and the leaving date (the date when an employee is supposed to leave or has already left the organization).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The entry date for an employee's new position, status, or record is set to a date that is later than the leaving date of the same employee.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the dates.
  Manual Entry Errors: During manual data entry, a user may have mistakenly entered the dates in the wrong order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the entry date and leaving date for the employee in question. Ensure that the entry date is not set to a date after the leaving date.
  Correct the Dates: If the entry date is indeed after the leaving date, correct it to a valid date that is on or before the leaving date.
  Review Employee Status: Ensure that the employee's status is correctly set and that there are no conflicting records in the system.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the correct dates, consult with the HR department or the person responsible for maintaining employee records.
  Check for Related Records: Sometimes, there may be related records (like previous employment records) that need to be adjusted to resolve the conflict.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to view and edit employee records.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee records in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for more detailed guidance on handling personnel administration errors.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking and correcting the dates, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5C248 effectively.