How To Fix 5F606 - Date of birth is after the calculation date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Date of birth is after the calculation date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F606 - Date of birth is after the calculation date ?

  The SAP error message 5F606 indicates that there is an issue with the date of birth (DOB) of an employee or individual being processed in the system. Specifically, the error states that the date of birth is set to a date that is after the calculation date, which is not valid. This typically occurs in HR-related transactions or payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date of Birth Entry: The most common cause is that the date of birth has been incorrectly entered into the system, possibly due to a typographical error.
  System Date Issues: If the system date is set incorrectly, it may lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the transfer of date fields.
  Employee Record Updates: If an employee's record was recently updated, the new DOB may have been entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Date of Birth: Check the employee's master data in the SAP system to ensure that the date of birth is entered correctly. It should be a date that is logically before the calculation date.
  Correct the Date: If the DOB is incorrect, update it to the correct date. This can usually be done in the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Check System Date: Ensure that the system date is set correctly. If the system date is incorrect, it may need to be adjusted by a system administrator.
  Review Data Migration: If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all dates were transferred correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to employee data include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee master data.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform a test run of the payroll or calculation process to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5F606 and ensure that the employee's date of birth is correctly set in the system.