How To Fix 5M581 - Both the hiring date/key must be either filled or empty

5M581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Both the hiring date/key must be either filled or empty

What causes this issue?

You have only filled out one of the fields 'Hiring Date' and 'Hiring
Key'. However, you must fill out both of the fields .

System Response

Processing is interrupted until the error has been corrected.

How to fix this error?

Fill out both fields or leave both fields empty.

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 5M581 - Both the hiring date/key must be either filled or empty ?

  The SAP error message 5M581, which states "Both the hiring date/key must be either filled or empty," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when there is an inconsistency in the hiring date or hiring key fields in the employee master data.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch in the input data for the hiring date and the hiring key. Specifically, it occurs when:
  
  The hiring date is filled in, but the hiring key is left empty.
  The hiring key is filled in, but the hiring date is left empty.
  
  In SAP, both fields are expected to be either populated or left blank. This is a validation rule to ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Employee Master Data: Go to the employee's master data record (usually in transaction PA30 or PA40) and verify the fields related to hiring date and hiring key.
  Ensure Consistency: Make sure that if you