How To Fix 5N292 - You may not fill in a date that is earlier than &1

5N292 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 292

• Message text: You may not fill in a date that is earlier than &1

What causes this issue?

The date that you have filled in is before the first day of sickness of
this Eligibility for Permanent Invalidity Benefit (Restrictions) Act
infotype.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Fill in a date that is after &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N292 - You may not fill in a date that is earlier than &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5N292, which states "You may not fill in a date that is earlier than &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a date in a field that is earlier than a predefined date set by the system. This often relates to business rules or configurations that prevent the entry of dates that are not valid according to the system's logic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Validation Rules: The system has validation rules that restrict the entry of dates to ensure data integrity. For example, you may be trying to enter a date that is earlier than the start date of a project, contract, or fiscal year.
  Configuration Settings: The error may arise from specific configuration settings in the SAP system that define valid date ranges for certain transactions or documents.
  Document Status: The document or transaction you are working with may have a status that restricts changes to dates, especially if