How To Fix 5N326 - Date &1 for field &2 before earliest change date &3 in IT0003

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Date &1 for field &2 before earliest change date &3 in IT0003

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date which is before the earliest adjustment in
Infotype <ZK>Payroll Status</> (0003).

How to fix this error?

For adjustment procedures for payroll calculation, you must first carry
out the necessary adjustments in the system before creating a record for
Infotype <ZK>Calculation for Adjustment Procedure</> (0879).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N326 - Date &1 for field &2 before earliest change date &3 in IT0003 ?

  The SAP error message 5N326 indicates that there is an attempt to enter a date in the infotype IT0003 (Payroll Status) that is earlier than the earliest change date defined for that infotype. This typically occurs when you are trying to make a change to an employee's payroll status, but the date you are trying to use is not allowed because it falls before the earliest date that can be changed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Constraint: The date you are trying to enter in the field is earlier than the earliest change date set in the system for that infotype.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to certain dates based on business rules or legal requirements.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple mistake in the date entry, such as entering the wrong year or month.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Earliest Change Date: Review the earliest change date for the employee in IT0003.