How To Fix 5M387 - Leave date & deleted retroactively. Person is active!

5M387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Leave date & deleted retroactively. Person is active!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M387 - Leave date & deleted retroactively. Person is active! ?

  The SAP error message 5M387 ("Leave date & deleted retroactively. Person is active!") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and time management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the leave data and the employee's active status in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Changes: The error usually arises when a leave record (such as vacation or sick leave) has been deleted or modified retroactively, which means that the system is trying to process a leave record that no longer exists for a period when the employee is still considered active.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's leave data, such as overlapping leave periods or incorrect end dates.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system regarding leave management may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts when processing leave requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Leave Records: Review the employee's leave records to