How To Fix 5J555 - End date must be after the begin date of "Beg.of trgt period", &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 555

• Message text: End date must be after the begin date of "Beg.of trgt period", &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J555 - End date must be after the begin date of "Beg.of trgt period", &1. ?

  The SAP error message 5J555 indicates that there is an issue with the date configuration in a transaction or process where the end date must be after the beginning date of the target period. This error typically arises in scenarios involving planning, budgeting, or scheduling where date ranges are defined.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The end date specified in a transaction is earlier than or the same as the beginning date.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the date fields, or the user may have entered the dates incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered in the relevant fields. Ensure that the end date is indeed after the beginning date.
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the end date is incorrect, update it to a date that is after the beginning date.
  
  
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the entries to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct date ranges, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or guidelines for the specific transaction you are working with.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or guidelines on how to correctly enter date ranges in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes depending on the context (e.g., planning transactions, budgeting, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the dates, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the end date is always after the beginning date, you can avoid encountering this error in the future.