How To Fix 5G249 - Intended SPL start date is more than &1 days after actual placement date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Intended SPL start date is more than &1 days after actual placement date

What causes this issue?

The date an employee intends to start Statutory Paternity Leave (SPL)
when adopting a child cannot more than 49 days after the actual
placement date 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?

To ensure the employee's eligibility for Statutory Paternity Pay
(adoption), maintain a date in field <ZK>Intended start APP</> that is
49 days or less after the date contained in field <ZK>Actual placement
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G249 - Intended SPL start date is more than &1 days after actual placement date ?

  The SAP error message 5G249, which states "Intended SPL start date is more than &1 days after actual placement date," typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics or supply chain management modules, particularly when dealing with the scheduling of planned orders or production orders.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the intended start date for a specific process (like a production order or planned order) is set to a date that is significantly later than the actual placement date. The system has a predefined threshold (denoted by &1) that determines how many days can elapse between the actual placement date and the intended start date. If the intended start date exceeds this threshold, the error is triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the actual placement date and the intended start date. Ensure that the intended start date is within the acceptable range defined by your system settings.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the intended start date is indeed too far in the future, adjust it to be within the allowed range. This may involve changing the planned order or production order dates.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If the threshold (the number of days allowed) is too restrictive for your business process, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in SAP. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually done by someone with configuration access).
  Modifying the parameters that define the maximum allowable days between the actual placement date and the intended start date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific instructions on how to handle this error in your particular SAP environment.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the intended start date aligns with your operational requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate permissions to modify order dates and configuration settings.
  Training: If this error is common in your organization, consider providing training for users on how to manage order dates effectively to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.