How To Fix 5D117 - Message &: DBGB106 employee is older than 150 years

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Message &: DBGB106 employee is older than 150 years

What causes this issue?

Date of birth &V2& is more than 150 years before the creation date of
the notification.
An incorrect date of birth was probably entered in infotype <LS>Personal
Data</> (0002).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The DEUEV notification is created in status "With Errors".

How to fix this error?

Correct the date of birth in infotype 0002.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D117 - Message &: DBGB106 employee is older than 150 years ?

  The SAP error message 5D117 with the description "DBGB106 employee is older than 150 years" typically occurs in the context of employee data management within the SAP system, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM) or Employee Central modules. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the employee's date of birth, leading to an age calculation that exceeds the maximum allowable age of 150 years.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date of Birth: The most common cause of this error is that the employee's date of birth has been entered incorrectly, resulting in an age that exceeds 150 years.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the data transfer, leading to incorrect birth dates.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may not properly validate the date of birth input.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's date of birth in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the date of birth is entered correctly and is realistic (i.e., not in the future and not resulting in an age greater than 150 years).
  
  
  
  Correct the Date of Birth:
  
  If the date of birth is incorrect, update it to the correct value.
  Ensure that the format of the date is consistent with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks during data entry to prevent such errors in the future.
  Consider using input masks or dropdowns for date selection to minimize user input errors.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration Processes:
  
  If the error arose from a data migration, review the migration scripts or processes to ensure that they correctly handle date formats and values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for any specific guidelines related to employee data management and error handling.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying and correcting the data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Provide training for users who enter employee data to ensure they understand the importance of accurate data entry.
  System Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as these may include fixes for known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.