How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON060 - Wartime valid from date must not be later than position valid to date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_POSITION_COMMON - Message Class for Defense Position Common

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Wartime valid from date must not be later than position valid to date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON060 - Wartime valid from date must not be later than position valid to date. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON060 indicates that there is a conflict with the validity dates of a position in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "Wartime valid from date must not be later than position valid to date." This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when trying to create or modify a position or employee record.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a mismatch in the validity dates for a position. The "Wartime valid from date" (which may refer to a specific date range for a position or employee) is set to a date that is later than the "position valid to date." This means that the system is trying to assign a validity period that does not logically fit within the defined range of the position.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates for the position in question. Ensure that the "Wartime valid from date" is not set to a date that is later than the "position valid to date."
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the dates are incorrect, adjust the "Wartime valid from date" to a date that is earlier than or equal to the "position valid to date." Alternatively, if the position's validity needs to be extended, you may need to adjust the "position valid to date" accordingly.
  
  
  Review Related Records: If there are related records (such as employee assignments or other positions), ensure that their validity dates are also consistent and do not conflict with the changes you are making.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates or the implications of changing them, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them in production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PPOME (for Organizational Management) or PA30 (for Personnel Administration) to view and edit position and employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to position records in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the validity dates for positions and wartime records are correctly aligned.