How To Fix 5J554 - Delimiting record valid from &1 to &2 raises an error

5J554 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Delimiting record valid from &1 to &2 raises an error

What causes this issue?

Begin date of the delimited record will be later than the end date of
the beginning of the target period of first payment.

System Response

The system displays an error.

How to fix this error?

Check that your entry is correct and meaningful, and then continue.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J554 - Delimiting record valid from &1 to &2 raises an error ?

  The SAP error message 5J554, which states "Delimiting record valid from &1 to &2 raises an error," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data transfer, particularly when dealing with master data records or infotypes in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a record, which is defined by the "valid from" and "valid to" dates.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The error often arises when there are overlapping validity periods for records. For example, if you are trying to create or modify a record that has a validity period that conflicts with an existing record, SAP will raise this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Date Format: If the dates provided in the record are not in the correct format or are invalid (e.g., the "valid from" date is later than the "valid to" date), this can also trigger the error.
  
  
  Missing Records: If the system expects a