How To Fix 5R294 - GML must be taken within & months from the birth of the child

5R294 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 294

• Message text: GML must be taken within & months from the birth of the child

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R294 - GML must be taken within & months from the birth of the child ?

  The SAP error message 5R294, which states "GML must be taken within & months from the birth of the child," typically relates to the management of parental leave or child-related benefits in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a specific benefit or leave (in this case, GML, which stands for "Gross Monthly Leave" or a similar term depending on the configuration) must be taken within a certain timeframe after the birth of a child.
  
  Cause:
  
  Timeframe Violation: The error occurs when an attempt is made to process a leave request or benefit claim that is outside the allowed timeframe (e.g., more than a specified number of months after the child's birth).
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to enforce specific rules regarding the timing of leave requests related to childbirth, which can vary by organization or country.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data