How To Fix 5G387 - The Mother RTW date must be after the MPP end date

5G387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 387

• Message text: The Mother RTW date must be after the MPP end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G387 - The Mother RTW date must be after the MPP end date ?

  The SAP error message 5G387, which states "The Mother RTW date must be after the MPP end date," typically occurs in the context of managing employee leave, particularly in relation to maternity leave and return-to-work (RTW) dates. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Entry Error: The error usually arises when the Return to Work (RTW) date for a mother is entered as being on or before the end date of the Maternity Protection Period (MPP). The MPP is a legally defined period during which a mother is entitled to maternity leave, and the RTW date must logically follow this period.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define the relationship between maternity leave and return dates, which could lead to this error if not set correctly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates entered for both the MPP end date and the RTW date.