How To Fix 5G148 - Actual end of leave must be on or before expected end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Actual end of leave must be on or before expected end date

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date that is later than the expected end date of the
statutory pay period [Adoption Pay Period (APP), Maternity Pay Period
(MPP) or Paternity Pay Period (PPP)].
This is not permitted, because the date you have entered creates a
statutory pay period longer than the maximum period that an employee is
entitled to statutory pay (Statuory Adoption Pay, Statutory Maternity
Pay or Statutory Paternity Pay).

System Response

Processing is stopped.

How to fix this error?

Enter a date that is earlier than or the same as the expected end date
of the relevant statutory pay period for this absence.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G148 - Actual end of leave must be on or before expected end date ?

  The SAP error message 5G148, "Actual end of leave must be on or before expected end date," typically occurs in the context of leave management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the actual end date of a leave request is set to a date that is later than the expected end date, which is not permissible according to the system's validation rules.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have entered an actual end date that exceeds the expected end date of the leave.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, ensuring that actual leave dates cannot extend beyond the expected leave dates.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the expected end date after the actual end date was recorded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Dates: Check the actual end date and the expected end date of the leave request. Ensure that the actual end date is on or before the expected end date.
  Correct the Entry: If the actual end date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that complies with the expected end date.
  Review Leave Request: If the expected end date needs to be changed (for example, if the leave was extended), ensure that the expected end date is updated first before adjusting the actual end date.
  Consult with HR or System Administrator: If you are unsure about the correct dates or if the issue persists, consult with your HR department or the SAP system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to leave management and date validations to understand the rules governing leave requests.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering leave requests are trained on the correct procedures for entering dates to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G148 and ensure that leave requests are processed correctly within the SAP system.