How To Fix CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON255 - Position start date &1 must be after start date &2 at organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON - Incident Common Messages

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Position start date &1 must be after start date &2 at organization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON255 - Position start date &1 must be after start date &2 at organization ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON255 indicates that there is a conflict with the start dates of two related entities in the system, specifically in the context of organizational management or health and safety management. The message states that the "Position start date &1 must be after start date &2 at organization," meaning that the start date of a position (or role) is not valid because it precedes the start date of the organization or another related entity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration Error: The start date of the position you are trying to create or modify is set to a date that is earlier than the start date of the organization or another related entity.
  Data Entry Mistake: There may have been a typographical error when entering the dates.
  System Configuration: The organizational structure may have been set up incorrectly, leading to conflicting date entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start dates of both the position and the