How To Fix 5G173 - Infotype validity period will be set to & - &

5G173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Infotype validity period will be set to & - &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G173 - Infotype validity period will be set to & - & ?

  The SAP error message 5G173 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of an infotype in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. Specifically, it suggests that the validity period for the infotype is being set incorrectly, which can lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Dates: The start and end dates for the infotype are not set correctly. For example, the end date may be earlier than the start date.
  Overlapping Validity Periods: There may be existing records for the same infotype that overlap with the new validity period you are trying to set.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the validity periods for certain infotypes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date for the infotype you are trying to