How To Fix APEO033 - There is no valid delimitation date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APEO - Investment Programs in Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 033

• Message text: There is no valid delimitation date

What causes this issue?

You want to place time restrictions on the assignments of several
program positions to organizational units in the enterprise
organization. However, there is no delimitation date for the selected
program positions that falls within the relationship periods of all
selected program positions.

System Response

It is not possible to restrict the assignments of the selected program
positions at the same time.

How to fix this error?

Choose only those program positions that have relationship periods in
which the desired delimitation date falls.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APEO033 - There is no valid delimitation date ?

  The SAP error message APEO033, which states "There is no valid delimitation date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when the system is unable to find a valid delimitation date for a specific object or record. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify employee records, positions, or other organizational elements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delimitation Date: The most common cause is that the system cannot find a valid delimitation date for the object you are trying to work with. This could be due to the absence of a defined start or end date for the relevant organizational unit or employee record.
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The dates configured in the system may not align with the current date or the date you are trying to use.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as overlapping validity periods or missing records in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates for the object you are trying to access. Ensure that there is a valid start and end date defined.
  Maintain Delimitation Dates: If you find that there are no valid delimitation dates, you may need to create or update the relevant records in the system to include these dates.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PPOME (Display Organization and Staffing) to check and maintain the relevant records.
  Review Configuration: If you are an administrator, check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the delimitation dates are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling delimitation dates in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the records in question.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.