How To Fix 5O774 - Delimitation date moved forward (from &1 to &2).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 774

• Message text: Delimitation date moved forward (from &1 to &2).

What causes this issue?

The valid to date of a 'Semiretirement A - Notif. Supplmnts' infotype
record must be the last day in the notification month, which must also
lie within the semiretirement contract period.

System Response

If the specified delimitation date is within the semiretirement contract
period, the delimitation date is moved forward to the first day of the
same month within the contract period.
If the specified delimitation date is outside the semiretirement
contract period, the delimitation date is moved forward to the first day
after the end of the preceding contract period.

How to fix this error?

Check the proposed delimitation date and change it, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O774 - Delimitation date moved forward (from &1 to &2). ?

  The SAP error message 5O774 indicates that the delimitation date for a specific object has been moved forward, which means that the validity period of a certain data record has been adjusted. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data, organizational structures, or other time-dependent data.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the validity dates of the data records. For example, if a record's delimitation date is set to a date that is earlier than the current date or conflicts with another record's validity period, SAP will trigger this error. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual changes to the delimitation dates that are not consistent with existing records.
  Data migration or upload processes that do not maintain the integrity of the validity periods.
  Changes in organizational structures or master data that affect the delimitation dates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Validity Dates: Review the records involved in the error message. Look at the delimitation dates and ensure they are set correctly. The new delimitation date should not conflict with existing records.
  
  
  Adjust the Dates: If you find that the delimitation date has been incorrectly set, adjust it to a valid date that aligns with the business logic and does not conflict with other records.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the relevant data. This may involve using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the underlying tables and ensure that all related records have consistent validity periods.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines related to the object you are working with. This can provide insights into how delimitation dates should be managed.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed guidance based on your specific system configuration and data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you analyze and manage data records, such as SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and others specific to your module.
  Data Migration Tools: If the error is related to data migration, ensure that the tools and methods used for data upload maintain the integrity of the validity periods.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users making changes to delimitation dates have the appropriate authorizations to prevent unauthorized changes that could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.