How To Fix 5R243 - Exercise date cannot be after termination date

5R243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Exercise date cannot be after termination date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R243 - Exercise date cannot be after termination date ?

  The SAP error message 5R243, "Exercise date cannot be after termination date," typically occurs in the context of managing employee stock options or similar financial instruments within the SAP system. This error indicates that the exercise date you are trying to enter for an option or financial instrument is later than the termination date of the employee's contract or the validity period of the option.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Dates: The exercise date you are trying to input is set after the termination date of the employee or the expiration date of the option.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates, leading to the exercise date being incorrectly set.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle the specific rules regarding exercise and termination dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Dates: Check the exercise date and the termination date to ensure that the exercise date is not set after the termination date.