How To Fix 5Y653 - Inconsistency found in infotype &1 in dates &2 - &3 for employee &4

5Y653 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Inconsistency found in infotype &1 in dates &2 - &3 for employee &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y653 - Inconsistency found in infotype &1 in dates &2 - &3 for employee &4 ?

  The SAP error message 5Y653 indicates that there is an inconsistency in a specific infotype for an employee within a given date range. This error typically arises in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee master data.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Overlapping Date Ranges: There may be overlapping records in the infotype for the specified employee, which can lead to conflicts in the data.
  Missing Data: Required fields in the infotype may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Data may have been entered incorrectly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies may have been introduced during the migration process.
  Custom Enhancements: Custom programs or enhancements may have inadvertently caused inconsistencies in the infotype data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Infotype Data: Use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or