How To Fix 5G950 - Begin date must fall on a Sunday

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 950

• Message text: Begin date must fall on a Sunday

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G950 - Begin date must fall on a Sunday ?

  The SAP error message 5G950 indicates that the "Begin date must fall on a Sunday." This error typically occurs in the context of scheduling or planning activities, particularly when working with certain types of planning or scheduling functions in SAP that require the start date of a period to align with a specific day of the week, in this case, Sunday.
  Cause:
  
  Date Misalignment: The date you are trying to enter as the start date for a planning period does not fall on a Sunday. This is a requirement for certain planning scenarios in SAP.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require that planning periods start on Sundays, which is common in industries that operate on a weekly cycle.
  
  Solution:
  
  Change the Start Date: Adjust the start date to the nearest Sunday. You can use a calendar to find the next Sunday and set that as your begin date.
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the requirement for the start date to be a Sunday is not appropriate for your business process, you may need to review the configuration settings in SAP. This may involve:
  
  Consulting with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to see if the settings can be modified.
  Reviewing the planning or scheduling configuration in the relevant module (e.g., Production Planning, Project System).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific module documentation for more details on planning periods and date requirements.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If the requirement for a Sunday start date is too restrictive, consider discussing with your development team about implementing a user exit or Business Add-In (BAdI) to customize this behavior.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the new settings in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the error persists after making the necessary adjustments, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.