How To Fix 5N401 - If age is filled, also fill age determination date

5N401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: If age is filled, also fill age determination date

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5N401 - Details

• The SAP error message 5N401, which states "If age is filled, also fill age determination date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee data management within the SAP system. This error indicates that when the age of an employee is provided, the system requires the corresponding age determination date to be filled in as well. 
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system has a validation rule that mandates both the age and the age determination date to be filled out together. This is likely to ensure that the age is accurately calculated based on a specific reference date, which is essential for various HR processes, such as benefits eligibility, retirement planning, or compliance with legal requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that both fields are filled out correctly in the employee's master data. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Access the Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant