How To Fix 5E257 - The accident date is later than the leave date

5E257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 257

• Message text: The accident date is later than the leave date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E257 - The accident date is later than the leave date ?

  The SAP error message 5E257 ("The accident date is later than the leave date") typically occurs in the context of managing employee leave or absence records, particularly when dealing with accident reports or injury claims. This error indicates that the date of the accident is set to a date that is after the date the employee is recorded as leaving (e.g., leaving the company, going on leave, etc.). 
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the accident date was entered incorrectly.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with how the system is configured to handle dates related to leave and accidents.
  Timing of Events: The accident may have been recorded after the employee's leave or termination date, which is logically inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Dates: Check the accident date and the leave date in the employee's records. Ensure that the accident date is earlier than the leave date.
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