How To Fix 5G480 - HESA: Check FM 'HR_LEAVING_DATE'. Leaving Date NOT found!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 480

• Message text: HESA: Check FM 'HR_LEAVING_DATE'. Leaving Date NOT found!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G480 - HESA: Check FM 'HR_LEAVING_DATE'. Leaving Date NOT found! ?

  The SAP error message 5G480 HESA: Check FM 'HR_LEAVING_DATE'. Leaving Date NOT found! typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) processes, particularly when dealing with employee data and their leaving dates. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid leaving date for an employee in the relevant function module (FM) HR_LEAVING_DATE.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The employee record may not have a leaving date entered in the system. This could happen if the employee has left the organization but the leaving date was not recorded.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the HR module or the specific function module that is being called.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as missing infotypes or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the leaving date information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA20 or PA30) and check if the leaving date is correctly entered in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0000 - Actions).
  If the employee has left, ensure that the leaving date is filled in.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the HR module to ensure that the function module HR_LEAVING_DATE is correctly set up.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to verify that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a data consistency check to identify any missing or incorrect entries in the employee records.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables for any anomalies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the employee's leaving date information.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the function module HR_LEAVING_DATE to see where it is failing and why it cannot find the leaving date.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes in SAP HR, especially Infotype 0000 (Actions) and Infotype 0016 (Contract Elements), as they often contain critical information regarding employee status and leaving dates.
  Function Modules: Understanding how function modules work in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to data retrieval.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.