How To Fix 5G154 - MPP must start within a week of actual birth date

5G154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 154

• Message text: MPP must start within a week of actual birth date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G154 - MPP must start within a week of actual birth date ?

  The SAP error message 5G154 indicates that the Maternity Protection Period (MPP) must start within a week of the actual birth date. This error typically arises in the context of managing employee leave and benefits related to maternity in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the Maternity Protection Period (MPP) is not aligned with the expected timeline relative to the actual birth date of the child. Specifically, the MPP must begin within one week before or after the birth date, and if it is set outside this range, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Birth Date: Verify the actual birth date of the child in the employee's records. Ensure that it is correctly entered in the system.
  
  
  Adjust the MPP Dates: Review the Maternity Protection Period dates that have been entered. Make sure that the