How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON029 - Organization structure end date cannot be earlier than ref.FE start date.

DFS_FE_COMMON029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Organization structure end date cannot be earlier than ref.FE start date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON029 - Organization structure end date cannot be earlier than ref.FE start date. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON029 indicates that there is a conflict between the organization structure end date and the reference field's start date in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to set or modify organizational data, such as in the context of personnel administration, organizational management, or financial accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the end date of an organizational structure (like a position, department, or cost center) is set to a date that is earlier than the start date of a related reference field. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The end date has been mistakenly entered as an earlier date than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the organizational structure that lead to conflicting dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can