How To Fix 5C439 - Date of birth in file and system do not match for child number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 439

• Message text: Date of birth in file and system do not match for child number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C439 - Date of birth in file and system do not match for child number &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5C439, which states "Date of birth in file and system do not match for child number &1," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there is a discrepancy between the date of birth recorded in the system and the date of birth provided in an external file (such as a data import file).
  Cause:
  
  Data Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the date of birth for a child (or dependent) in the external file does not match the date of birth stored in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a typographical error when entering the date of birth in either the SAP system or the external file.
  Updates Not Reflected: If the date of birth was recently updated in the SAP system but the external file has not been updated accordingly, this can lead to a mismatch.
  Format Issues: The date format in the external file may not match the expected format in the SAP system, leading to misinterpretation of the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Check the date of birth for the child in both the SAP system and the external file. Ensure that they match exactly.
  Correct Errors: If discrepancies are found, correct the date of birth in either the SAP system or the external file as necessary.
  Re-import Data: If the external file was modified, re-import the data into the SAP system to ensure that the changes are reflected.
  Check Format: Ensure that the date format in the external file matches the format expected by the SAP system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for data imports to ensure compliance with the required formats and standards.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes in SAP to view or edit personnel data, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Data Import Tools: If you are using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or BAPIs for data import, ensure that the mapping of fields is correct.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to personnel data in the SAP system.
  Testing: After making corrections, it is advisable to test the import process with a small set of data to confirm that the issue has been resolved before proceeding with larger data sets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5C439 and ensure that the date of birth information is consistent across both the SAP system and the external file.