5G798 - Can only delimit on last day of last period/ last period of prev. tax yr.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 798

• Message text: Can only delimit on last day of last period/ last period of prev. tax yr.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G798 - Can only delimit on last day of last period/ last period of prev. tax yr. ?

  The SAP error message 5G798 indicates that you are trying to delimit a time period in a way that is not allowed by the system's rules regarding fiscal periods and tax years. Specifically, this error occurs when you attempt to delimit (end) a record that is not on the last day of the last period of the current fiscal year or the last period of the previous tax year.
  Cause:
  
  Delimiting Outside Allowed Periods: You are trying to delimit a record (such as a contract, employee, or other time-dependent data) on a date that is not the last day of the current fiscal year or the last day of the previous fiscal year.
  Fiscal Year Configuration: The fiscal year settings in your SAP system may not align with the dates you are trying to use for delimiting.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date you entered for delimiting may be incorrect or not aligned with the fiscal calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Ensure that the date you are trying to use for delimiting is indeed the last day of the last period of the current fiscal year or the last day of the last period of the previous tax year.
  Review Fiscal Year Settings: Go to the configuration settings for your fiscal year in SAP and verify that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the start and end dates of fiscal periods.
  Use Correct Delimiting Date: If you need to delimit a record, make sure to use the appropriate date that complies with the system's requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on fiscal year settings and delimiting rules.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: Understand how your organization’s fiscal year is defined in SAP, as this will affect how periods are structured.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like OB29 for fiscal year variant configuration) that can help you check and modify fiscal year settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error message 5G798 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delimit the record as needed.