How To Fix 5U043 - Hire date not found in Infotype 0041 (Date Specifications)

5U043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Hire date not found in Infotype 0041 (Date Specifications)

What causes this issue?

The hire date was not found in Infotype 0041 (<ZH>Date Specifications
</>).
The beginning date will be used for eligibility purposes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U043 - Hire date not found in Infotype 0041 (Date Specifications) ?

  The SAP error message 5U043, which states "Hire date not found in Infotype 0041 (Date Specifications)," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid hire date for an employee in the specified infotype. Infotype 0041 is used to store date specifications related to an employee's employment, such as the hire date, which is crucial for various HR processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The hire date may not have been entered in Infotype 0041 for the employee.
  Incorrect Infotype Configuration: The infotype may not be properly configured or may not be active for the employee.
  Data Deletion: The hire date could have been deleted or not saved correctly during data entry.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may not allow for the hire date to be accessed (e.g., if the employee is inactive or terminated).
  Time Frame Issues: The date being referenced may fall outside the validity period of the hire date recorded in Infotype 0041.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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