How To Fix 5G243 - Intended SAL start cannot be more than &1 weeks before expected placement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Intended SAL start cannot be more than &1 weeks before expected placement

What causes this issue?

You have entered an ineligible date in the field <ZK>Intended Start APP
</>. An employee who is due to adopt a child cannot intend to start
Statutory Adoption Leave (SAL) more than two weeks before the expected
placement date of the child. This placement date is entered in the
field <ZK>Expected placement .</>

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?

Enter a date in the field <ZK>Intended start APP </>that is less than
14 days before the expected placement date of the adopted child.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G243 - Intended SAL start cannot be more than &1 weeks before expected placement ?

  The SAP error message 5G243 indicates that there is an issue with the scheduling of a Service Activity Log (SAL) in relation to the expected placement of a service. Specifically, the error states that the intended start date for the SAL cannot be more than a specified number of weeks (denoted as &1) before the expected placement date.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Date Configuration: The intended start date for the SAL is set too far in the past compared to the expected placement date. SAP has a predefined limit on how far back the SAL can be scheduled.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or configurations in place that restrict the scheduling of activities to ensure they are relevant and timely.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be a simple data entry error where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Dates: Review the intended start date for the SAL and the expected placement date. Ensure that the intended start date is within the allowed range (not more than &1 weeks before the expected placement date).
  Adjust Dates: If the intended start date is too far in the past, adjust it to be within the acceptable range. This may involve changing the expected placement date or the intended start date to ensure compliance with the business rules.
  Consult Configuration: If you are unsure about the allowed time frame, consult with your SAP administrator or check the configuration settings related to SAL and expected placements.
  Review Business Processes: Ensure that the scheduling of service activities aligns with your organization's business processes and policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for more details on error messages and scheduling rules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing service activities, such as IW31 (Create Order) or IW32 (Change Order).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to service activities and scheduling.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.