How To Fix 5J503 - Repayment date should not be earlier than payment date.

5J503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Repayment date should not be earlier than payment date.

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5J503 - Details

• The SAP error message 5J503 indicates that there is an issue with the repayment date in relation to the payment date. Specifically, the repayment date cannot be earlier than the payment date. This error typically occurs in financial transactions, such as loan repayments or vendor payments, where the system expects the repayment to occur after the payment has been made.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The repayment date has been entered incorrectly, and it is set to a date that is earlier than the payment date.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, and the data being processed does not comply with these settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the dates that were transferred.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the payment and repayment dates entered in the transaction. Ensure that the repayment date is set to a date that