How To Fix 5C326 - Birth date is in the future

5C326 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Birth date is in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C326 - Birth date is in the future ?

  The SAP error message 5C326, which states "Birth date is in the future," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a birth date for a person that is set to a date later than the current date. This error is common in modules that handle personal data, such as Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Central.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the birth date entered for an individual is beyond the current date. For example, if today's date is October 1, 2023, and a user tries to enter a birth date of October 2, 2024, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify the Birth Date: Check the birth date that has been entered. Ensure that it is a valid date and is not set in the future.
  
  
  Correct the Entry: If the birth date is indeed incorrect, update it to a valid date