How To Fix 5Y104 - The employee is active (employed) between & and &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 104

• Message text: The employee is active (employed) between & and &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y104 - The employee is active (employed) between & and &. ?

  The SAP error message 5Y104 indicates that there is an issue related to the employment status of an employee within a specified date range. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an action (such as termination, transfer, or other personnel actions) on an employee who is currently active (employed) during the specified dates.
  Cause:
  
  Active Employment Status: The employee is still active in the system, meaning they have not been terminated or their employment has not been officially ended.
  Date Range: The date range specified in the error message indicates that the action you are trying to perform conflicts with the employee's active status during that period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employment Status: Verify the employee's current employment status in the system. If the employee is indeed active, you may need to wait until the appropriate time to perform the action.
  Adjust Date Range: If you are trying to perform an action that requires the employee to be inactive, ensure that the date range you are using does not overlap with the employee's active employment period.
  Terminate Employment: If the intention is to terminate the employee, ensure that you follow the correct procedures to officially terminate their employment in the system.
  Consult HR Policies: Review your organization's HR policies regarding employee status changes to ensure compliance with internal procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA40 (Personnel Actions) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to manage employee records.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions you are attempting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidance on handling personnel actions and understanding error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.