How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON074 - Peacetime valid to date must be earlier 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: 074

• Message text: Peacetime valid to date must be earlier than position valid to date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON074 - Peacetime valid to date must be earlier than position valid to date. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON074 indicates that there is a conflict between the validity dates of a peacetime position and the validity dates of the position itself. Specifically, the error states that the "peacetime valid to date must be earlier than position valid to date." This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management within SAP, where positions and their validity periods are managed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The "valid to" date of a peacetime position (which may refer to a specific status or condition of a position) is set to a date that is later than the "valid to" date of the position itself. 
  This inconsistency violates the logical requirement that the peacetime status should not extend beyond the position's validity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (such as PA30 for personnel administration or PPOME for organizational management).
  Review the validity dates of both the peacetime position and the position itself.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the peacetime position's "valid to" date is later than the position's "valid to" date, you will need to adjust the peacetime position's date to ensure it is earlier than the position's date.
  Alternatively, if the position's validity needs to be extended, you can adjust the position's "valid to" date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing these dates, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PPOME (Change Organizational Structure), or any other relevant transactions based on your organization's configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional context or updates that may provide further insights or solutions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to personnel or organizational data in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DFS_POSITION_COMMON074 error and ensure that the validity dates are correctly aligned.