How To Fix 5G146 - MPP start date is outside the possible range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 146

• Message text: MPP start date is outside the possible range

What causes this issue?

The date you have entered for the start of the employee's maternity pay
period (MPP) is not within the <ZH>MPP start possible from</> period
calculated by the system.

System Response

If the date you have entered is earlier than the <ZH>MPP start possible
from</> date, the system does not allow this entry. However, if the
date is later than the <ZH>MPP start possible from</> 'to' date, the
system issues a warning but does allow the entry.

How to fix this error?

Check the date you have entered is correct.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G146 - MPP start date is outside the possible range ?

  The SAP error message 5G146 indicates that the "MPP start date is outside the possible range." This error typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning when the start date for a Multi-Project Planning (MPP) is set outside the allowable date range defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Date Configuration: The start date for the MPP may be set before the earliest allowable date or after the latest allowable date configured in the system.
  Project Settings: The project or planning settings may have restrictions on the date range that can be used for MPP.
  System Date Settings: The system date settings or the fiscal year variant may not align with the dates being used in the MPP.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect date.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Date Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the MPP to ensure that the start date falls within the defined range. This can usually be found in the project management or planning settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Start Date:
  
  Modify the start date of the MPP to ensure it falls within the permissible range. This may involve selecting a new date that is valid according to the system's configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings:
  
  Check the project settings to see if there are any restrictions on the date range. Adjust these settings if necessary to allow for the desired start date.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings or how to adjust them, consult with your SAP system administrator or a consultant who specializes in SAP project management.
  
  
  
  Check System Date Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system date settings are correct and that the fiscal year variant is properly configured to allow for the dates you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for project management and planning to understand the date range settings and how they can be configured.
  User Forums: Consider looking at SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G146 and successfully set the MPP start date within the allowable range.