How To Fix 5E217 - IT insurance company change date is mandatory if IT insurance co. exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: IT insurance company change date is mandatory if IT insurance co. exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E217 - IT insurance company change date is mandatory if IT insurance co. exists ?

  The SAP error message 5E217 indicates that when an IT (Income Tax) insurance company is present in the employee's infotype (typically IT 0580 for insurance), a change date must be provided. This error usually occurs during the processing of employee data, particularly when trying to save changes related to insurance information.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a change date to be specified when there is an existing insurance company record. This is a validation rule in SAP to ensure that any changes made to the insurance information are properly tracked with a date.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you provide a change date when you are making changes to the insurance company information. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Infotype: Go to the relevant infotype (usually IT 0580) for the employee in question.
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Verify if there is an existing record for the insurance company. If there is, you will need to provide a change date.
  
  
  Enter Change Date: When you are editing or creating a new record, make sure to enter a valid change date in the appropriate field. This date should reflect when the change is effective.
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the change date, try saving the record again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0580: This infotype is used for managing insurance company data for employees in SAP HR.
  Date Format: Ensure that the date format you are using is compatible with the system settings (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  Authorization: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee infotypes.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP HR administrator or support team for further assistance.