How To Fix 5G242 - Enter either the intended leave start date or actual placement date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Enter either the intended leave start date or actual placement date

What causes this issue?

In the case of Statutory Adoption Pay or Statutory Paternity Pay
(adoption), either:
The field containing the date the employee intends to start their
Statutory Adoption Leave period (<ZK>Intended start APP</>)
,,or
The field containing the actual placement date of the child (<ZK>Actual
placement</>) must be filled.
<ZH>Note: </>The field <ZK>Intended start of APP </>is not mandatory.
Therefore, leave this field unfilled if the employee notifies an
intention to work up to the date of placement of the child.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the <ZK>Intended start APP </>field or the <ZK>Actual
placement field </>with the relevant date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G242 - Enter either the intended leave start date or actual placement date ?

  The SAP error message 5G242, which states "Enter either the intended leave start date or actual placement date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or leave management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires one of the two specific dates to be entered in order to proceed with the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Both the intended leave start date and the actual placement date fields are left blank.
  The system requires at least one of these dates to determine the context of the leave or placement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Identify the Relevant Fields: Locate the fields for "Intended Leave Start Date" and "Actual Placement Date" in the transaction you are working on.
  Enter a Date: Input either the intended leave start date or the actual placement date. Ensure that the date format is correct and that the date entered is valid.
  Check for Required Fields: If your organization has specific configurations, ensure that you are complying with any additional requirements for the fields.
  Save the Changes: After entering the required date, try to save or process the transaction again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to leave management, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or others related to employee leave requests.
  Configuration Settings: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the SAP system related to leave management to ensure that the fields are set up correctly.
  User Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP user documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling leave requests and the required fields.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If you continue to experience difficulties, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in HR modules.