How To Fix 5R211 - The plan or the scheme validity is not within the assignment dates.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 211

• Message text: The plan or the scheme validity is not within the assignment dates.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R211 - The plan or the scheme validity is not within the assignment dates. ?

  The SAP error message 5R211, which states "The plan or the scheme validity is not within the assignment dates," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when there is a mismatch between the validity period of a plan or scheme and the assignment dates of an employee or organizational unit.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Mismatch: The plan or scheme you are trying to assign to an employee or organizational unit has a validity period that does not overlap with the assignment dates of that employee or unit.
  Incorrect Dates: The start or end dates of the assignment may be incorrectly set, leading to a situation where the plan cannot be applied.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system regarding the validity periods of plans or schemes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignment Dates: Verify the assignment dates of the employee or organizational unit. Ensure that they are correctly set and that they fall within the validity period of the plan or scheme.
  Review Plan/Scheme Validity: Check the validity dates of the plan or scheme you are trying to assign. Make sure that these dates encompass the assignment dates.
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, adjust either the assignment dates or the validity dates of the plan/scheme to ensure they align.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the plans and schemes are set up correctly in the system.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and modify employee data, or SPRO to access configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing plans and schemes in your specific SAP module (e.g., SAP HCM).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5R211 and ensure that the plan or scheme can be successfully assigned.