How To Fix 5D898 - New start date will be proposed according to infotype 0118

5D898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 898

• Message text: New start date will be proposed according to infotype 0118

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5D898 - Details

• The SAP error message 5D898, which states "New start date will be proposed according to infotype 0118," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and is related to the management of employee data, particularly when dealing with infotype 0118 (which is related to the employee's work schedule).
  
  Cause:
  This error message is generally triggered when there is an inconsistency or conflict in the data related to an employee's work schedule or when a change is being made that requires a new start date to be calculated based on the rules defined in infotype 0118. The system is indicating that it cannot proceed with the current action until a new start date is determined according to the rules set in the infotype.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0118: Review the entries in infotype 0118 for the employee in question. Ensure that the data is complete and correct.