How To Fix 5N398 - Infotype cannot be extended retroactively

5N398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Infotype cannot be extended retroactively

What causes this issue?

The infotype cannot be extended retrospectively, because there are
already savings amounts present in the payroll results for this period.

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?

Adjust the existing records, instead of extending the current record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N398 - Infotype cannot be extended retroactively ?

  The SAP error message 5N398, which states "Infotype cannot be extended retroactively," typically occurs when there is an attempt to extend an infotype (such as personal data, organizational assignment, etc.) for a date that is earlier than the current validity period of the infotype. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Human Capital Management (HCM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Validity: The infotype you are trying to extend has a validity period that does not allow retroactive changes. For example, if the infotype is valid from a certain date and you are trying to extend it to a date before that, the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict retroactive changes for certain infotypes.
  Data Locking: There may be data locking issues or other transactions that are preventing changes to the infotype.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the infotype you are trying to extend. Ensure that