How To Fix 5J444 - Begin date is before hiring date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 444

• Message text: Begin date is before hiring date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J444 - Begin date is before hiring date ?

  The SAP error message 5J444: "Begin date is before hiring date" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when you are trying to enter or modify a record (such as a time entry, leave request, or other personnel-related data) that has a start date earlier than the employee's hiring date.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The begin date you are trying to enter is earlier than the employee's hiring date in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates, either by the user or due to a system error.
  Configuration Issues: The system may have specific configurations that enforce this rule, preventing any entries that violate the hiring date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the hiring date of the employee in the system. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data (usually in transaction PA20 or PA30).
  Adjust Begin Date: If the begin date is indeed before the hiring date, you will need to adjust the begin date to be on or after the hiring date.
  Review Configuration: If you believe the dates are correct and the error persists, consult with your SAP HR administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to date validations.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data are trained to understand the importance of the hiring date and how it affects other entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to personnel administration include PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on personnel administration and date validations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5J444 effectively.