How To Fix 5G682 - The start date should be not earlier than 18.05.2003

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 682

• Message text: The start date should be not earlier than 18.05.2003

What causes this issue?

You entered a start date before 18.05.2003

System Response

The first notices telling you to start paying Working Tax Credit will
issued during March 2003. However, the start of the 42-day lead-in for
employers is not effective before 6 April 2003. Therefore the earliest
that you could must start paying the new Working Tax Credit through
payroll is 18 May 2003. It is not available to enter the infotype
record with beginning date before 18.05.2003.

How to fix this error?

Enter start date after or equal to 18.05.2003

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G682 - The start date should be not earlier than 18.05.2003 ?

  The SAP error message 5G682 indicates that the start date you are trying to enter is earlier than the allowed date, which in this case is set to May 18, 2003. This type of error typically occurs in various SAP modules when there are restrictions on the date range for certain transactions or data entries.
  Cause:
  
  Date Restrictions: The system has been configured to restrict entries to a certain date range, often for historical data integrity or compliance reasons.
  Configuration Settings: The date limits may be set in the system configuration, possibly in the customizing settings for the specific module you are working with (e.g., HR, Finance).
  Data Archiving: Older data may have been archived, and the system prevents entries that could reference this archived data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Ensure that the date you are trying to enter is correct and falls within the allowed range.
  Consult Configuration: If you have the necessary permissions, check the configuration settings in the relevant module to see if the date restrictions can be modified. This may involve:
  
  Accessing the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigating to the appropriate section where date limits are defined.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe the date restriction is too limiting for your business needs, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly to discuss the possibility of changing the configuration.
  Use a Valid Date: If the date you are trying to enter is not critical, consider using a valid date that meets the system's requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on how to handle date restrictions.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific SAP module you are working with to understand the implications of date restrictions.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G682 and proceed with your transaction.