How To Fix 5G815 - End date is delimited for a previous period, a refund will be calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 815

• Message text: End date is delimited for a previous period, a refund will be calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G815 - End date is delimited for a previous period, a refund will be calculated ?

  The SAP error message 5G815 indicates that there is an issue with the end date of a certain period in the context of a financial transaction, typically related to refunds or adjustments. This error usually arises when the end date of a period is set in such a way that it conflicts with the current transaction being processed, leading to a situation where a refund needs to be calculated for a previous period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Closure: The end date of the period you are trying to process is already closed or delimited, meaning that it cannot be modified or adjusted.
  Transaction Timing: The transaction you are attempting to execute (like a refund) is being processed for a period that has already been finalized, which may lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the current business processes or financial periods.
  
  
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