How To Fix 5N322 - Date for field &1 must be before start date &2 of infotype

5N322 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 322

• Message text: Date for field &1 must be before start date &2 of infotype

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date which is in or after the current period.
Adjustments can only be carried out in the payroll past.

System Response

The date is not acceptable.

How to fix this error?

Please check if the date has been entered correctly. If it is incorrect,
you must correct the date you have entered. If the adjustment does in
fact effect the current period, then it is not necessary to create an
Infotype Calculations for Adjustment Procedure (0879). In this case,
leave the Infotype without saving the data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5N322 - Details

• The SAP error message 5N322 indicates that there is a date inconsistency in the infotype data being processed. Specifically, it means that the date entered for a particular field (denoted as &1) must be before the start date (denoted as &2) of the infotype record. This error typically occurs in HR-related infotypes, where date sequences are critical for maintaining accurate employee records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered in the specified field is later than the start date of the infotype record.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or sequences.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter dates in the wrong order or format.
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype may have specific rules or configurations that enforce date constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the date entered in the field and ensure it is before the start date of the infotype. Correct any discrepancies.
  Review Infotype