How To Fix 5G251 - SPL (birth) cannot start before expected or actual date of birth

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 251

• Message text: SPL (birth) cannot start before expected or actual date of birth

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date in the field <ZK>Intended start</> (intended
start date for Statutory Paternity Leave for the birth of a child) that
is earlier than the expected, or actual, date of birth (<ZK>Expected
delivery </>or <ZK>Actual delivery date </>fields, respectively). This
form of Statutory Paternity Leave cannot begin on a date earlier than
the expected or actual date of birth 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 field <ZK>Intended start</> with a date on or after the
expected or actual date of birth of the child.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G251 - SPL (birth) cannot start before expected or actual date of birth ?

  The SAP error message 5G251 indicates that there is an issue with the start date of a specific event related to a person's birth in the system. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration or employee master data management within SAP, particularly when dealing with the infotype for personal data.
  Cause:
  The error message 5G251 SPL (birth) cannot start before expected or actual date of birth usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date for the event (e.g., a specific personnel action or infotype record) is set before the actual or expected date of birth of the individual. This can happen if the dates are not entered correctly or if there is a misunderstanding of the date format.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered in the system, such as the date of birth being incorrectly recorded or not updated.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain rules regarding the relationship between dates of birth and other personnel actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Verify the date of birth entered in the employee's master data. Ensure that it is correct and in the expected format.
  
  
  Adjust Event Dates: If the start date of the event is indeed set before the date of birth, adjust the start date to be on or after the date of birth.
  
  
  Review Infotype Data: Check the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0002 for personal data) to ensure that all dates are consistent and correctly entered.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review any rules or validations that may be causing this error. They may need to adjust the configuration settings if necessary.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or modify the record again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store specific types of employee data. Infotype 0002 is commonly used for personal data, including date of birth.
  Date Formats: Be aware of the date format settings in your SAP system, as they can vary by region and may affect how dates are interpreted.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.