How To Fix 5D562 - End date is after leaving date (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 562

• Message text: End date is after leaving date (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D562 - End date is after leaving date (&) ?

  The SAP error message 5D562 indicates that there is a conflict between the end date of a specific action (like a contract, employment, or other personnel-related data) and the leaving date of an employee. Specifically, it means that the end date you are trying to enter is after the employee's leaving date, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The end date you are trying to set is later than the employee's leaving date.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that does not allow for the end date to be set correctly.
  Timing of Actions: The sequence of actions may not be correct, where the end date is being set after the employee has already been marked as leaving.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the end date you are trying to enter and compare it with the employee's leaving date. Ensure that the end date is on or before the leaving date.
  Adjust Dates: If the end date is indeed after the leaving date, you will need to adjust 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 in the system. If the employee is marked as leaving, you may need to review the timeline of actions taken.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates or the process, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines for handling personnel actions.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) when encountering this error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to employee data, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D562 and proceed with your data entry in SAP.