How To Fix 5V528 - Start of validity date must be the first day of a quarter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Start of validity date must be the first day of a quarter

What causes this issue?

Start of validity date must be the first day of a quarter.

System Response

You are trying to activate the new balance method logic for students on
a date which is not the first day of a quarter (see view V_ T5F99VD -
DMF1 00000002), or you are trying to activate for the new balance method
logic for students the logic to subtract certain wagetypes via table
T5F99FX and wagetype group S001 (see view V_ T5F99VD -
DMF1 00000003)

How to fix this error?

Select the first day of a quarter as activation date.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V528 - Start of validity date must be the first day of a quarter ?

  The SAP error message 5V528, which states "Start of validity date must be the first day of a quarter," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a record (such as a pricing condition, contract, or other time-dependent data) that requires the validity period to start on the first day of a quarter. The first days of the quarters are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the start date you have entered does not align with these specific dates. For example, if you attempt to set a validity start date to March 15 or June 10, the system will reject it and display this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the start of the validity date you are entering is one of the valid quarter start dates. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Date: Review the date you are trying to enter and ensure it is set to January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1.
  
  
  Modify the Date: If the date is incorrect, change it to one of the valid quarter start dates.
  
  
  Re-enter the Data: After correcting the date, re-enter the data and save the record again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the validity periods for specific records, consult the relevant SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Quarter Dates: The first days of the quarters are:
  
  Q1: January 1
  Q2: April 1
  Q3: July 1
  Q4: October 1
  
  
  
  SAP Configuration: In some cases, the requirement for quarter start dates may be configured in the system. If you believe this is an error or if your business process requires different dates, you may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the configuration settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the entry in a development or test environment before applying it in production to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter the required data in SAP.