How To Fix 5E121 - Infotype date must be contained within method validity date

5E121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Infotype date must be contained within method validity date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E121 - Infotype date must be contained within method validity date ?

  The SAP error message 5E121 ("Infotype date must be contained within method validity date") typically occurs when you are trying to enter or modify data in an infotype (such as employee master data) that has a date outside the validity period of the associated method or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The date you are trying to enter in the infotype does not fall within the validity period defined for the specific method or infotype.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the infotype or the associated method may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in expected date ranges.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple mistake in the date entry, such as entering a future date or a date that has already passed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Validity Dates:
  
  Review the validity dates of the infotype you