How To Fix 5G576 - Person has left island without leaving date being recorded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 576

• Message text: Person has left island without leaving date being recorded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G576 - Person has left island without leaving date being recorded ?

  The SAP error message 5G576, "Person has left island without leaving date being recorded," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and is related to the management of employee records, particularly when dealing with employee status changes such as terminations or transfers.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when an employee's status is being updated (for example, when trying to process a termination or transfer) but the system does not have a recorded leaving date for that employee. This can happen if:
  
  The employee was marked as having left the organization, but the leaving date was not properly entered.
  There is a mismatch in the employee's status in the system, indicating they are still active when they should not be.
  The employee's record is incomplete or has not been updated correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the current status of the employee in the system. Ensure that the employee is marked as "active" or "inactive" as appropriate.
  
  
  Enter Leaving Date: If the employee has indeed left the organization, ensure that a leaving date is recorded in their personnel file. This can typically be done in the infotype related to employee status (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions).
  
  
  Review Personnel Actions: Check the personnel actions that have been performed for the employee. Ensure that all necessary actions (like termination) have been completed correctly and that the leaving date is included.
  
  
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the correct status or leaving date, consult with your HR department or the personnel administration team to confirm the employee's status and any necessary updates.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration or consult with your SAP support team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle employee status changes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes in SAP HR, particularly Infotype 0000 (Actions) and Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment), as these are crucial for managing employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee records in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the employee's record is accurately maintained in the SAP system.