How To Fix EPRO038 - You can only change day profile &1 on &2

EPRO038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 038

• Message text: You can only change day profile &1 on &2

What causes this issue?

A day profile can only be changed on the first day of the validity
period.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the dates and make sure the profile values are only changed on
the first day of the validity period.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO038 - You can only change day profile &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message EPRO038, which states "You can only change day profile &1 on &2," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when attempting to modify a day profile that is already assigned to a specific time period or employee.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user tries to change a day profile that is locked or restricted due to existing assignments or configurations. This can happen if:
  
  The day profile is already in use for a specific period or employee.
  The system has restrictions on changing certain profiles during specific times or conditions.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the day profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPRO038 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Profile Usage: Verify if the day profile you are trying to change is currently assigned to any employees or time periods. If it is, you may need to remove the assignment before