How To Fix 5N324 - Start date of the infotype must be &1

5N324 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Start date of the infotype must be &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N324 - Start date of the infotype must be &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5N324, which states "Start date of the infotype must be &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the date being entered for an infotype record in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the start date you are trying to enter does not meet the required criteria or is not valid for the specific infotype you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The date you are trying to enter does not match the expected format or is not a valid date.
  Date Range Issues: The date may fall outside the permissible range for the infotype. For example, it might be before the employee's hire date or after their termination date.
  Infotype Configuration: The infotype may have specific configuration settings that restrict the dates that can be entered.
  Missing Data: There may be missing prerequisite data that affects the validity of the date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date Format: