How To Fix 5V310 - The leaving date must be greater or equal to the hiring date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 310

• Message text: The leaving date must be greater or equal to the hiring date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V310 - The leaving date must be greater or equal to the hiring date ?

  The SAP error message 5V310, "The leaving date must be greater or equal to the hiring date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when you are trying to enter or modify an employee's data, particularly in relation to their employment dates.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system detects that the leaving date (the date an employee is set to leave the organization) is earlier than the hiring date (the date the employee started working). In other words, the system is enforcing a logical rule that an employee cannot leave before they have officially started.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Dates: Verify the hiring date and leaving date you have entered. Ensure that the leaving date is set to a date that is on or after the hiring date.
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If the leaving date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that meets the criteria. If the hiring date is incorrect, you may need to adjust that as well, but be cautious as changing the hiring date can have implications on other records.
  
  
  Review Employee Records: If you are unsure about the correct dates, review the employee's records or consult with HR to confirm the accurate hiring and leaving dates.
  
  
  Check for Other Related Entries: Sometimes, this error can be triggered by related entries in the system. Ensure that there are no conflicting records or entries that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to personnel administration, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee records.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you believe it may be a system bug, check SAP Notes for any relevant updates or patches that may address this error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing employee records and understanding date-related constraints.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully update the employee's records in SAP.