How To Fix 5V312 - Do not enter a hiring date, only a leaving date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Do not enter a hiring date, only a leaving date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V312 - Do not enter a hiring date, only a leaving date ?

  The SAP error message 5V312, which states "Do not enter a hiring date, only a leaving date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when trying to maintain or update employee records in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is expecting a leaving date but has detected an entry for a hiring date, which is not allowed in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered a hiring date when the system is configured to only accept a leaving date for the specific action being performed.
  System Configuration: The configuration of the personnel administration module may restrict the entry of hiring dates under certain conditions, such as when an employee is being terminated or when their record is being updated in a specific way.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may indicate that they are no longer active, which would mean that only a leaving date