How To Fix 5M456 - Hiring date for &1 could not be found. Check feature ENTRY.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Hiring date for &1 could not be found. Check feature ENTRY.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M456 - Hiring date for &1 could not be found. Check feature ENTRY. ?

  The SAP error message 5M456 indicates that the hiring date for a specific employee (represented by &1) could not be found. This typically occurs during the hiring process or when trying to access employee-related data in the system. The error suggests that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the employee's hiring date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The hiring date for the employee may not have been entered in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The feature ENTRY may not be correctly configured or may not be set up to retrieve the hiring date.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or infotype records.
  Feature Settings: The feature ENTRY might not be properly defined in the system, leading to the inability to determine the hiring date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Data:
  
  Go to the employee master data (transaction code PA30) and check if the hiring date is correctly entered in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0000 - Actions).
  Ensure that the employee's record is complete and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Feature Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the feature ENTRY in the system. This can be done through transaction code PE03.
  Ensure that the feature is correctly set up to retrieve the hiring date based on the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the hiring date is missing, enter the correct hiring date in the employee's master data.
  If there are any inconsistencies, correct them as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the hiring process and the specific infotypes involved.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the hiring process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to employee actions, especially Infotype 0000 (Actions) and Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PE03 (Maintain Features) for checking and updating employee data and feature configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP HR module administrator or technical support for further assistance.