How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG495 - Key date is outside the valid range of some months

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCNUSAC_MSG - Message Class for SASAC Report Management Tool

• Message number: 495

• Message text: Key date is outside the valid range of some months

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG495 - Key date is outside the valid range of some months ?

  The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG495, which states "Key date is outside the valid range of some months," typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or Payroll processing. This error indicates that the key date you are trying to use for a specific operation (like running a report, processing payroll, etc.) falls outside the valid date range for some of the data being accessed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Key Date: The key date you are using may be set to a date that is not valid for the payroll period or for the specific data you are trying to access.
  Data Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that define valid date ranges for certain data (e.g., employee records, payroll periods).
  Time Constraints: The key date might be outside the defined time constraints for certain infotypes or records in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Date: Verify the key date you are using. Ensure that it falls within the valid range for the payroll period or the specific data you are trying to access.
  Review Validity Periods: Check the validity periods of the relevant infotypes or records. You can do this by accessing the employee's master data and reviewing the validity of the infotypes.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the key date is valid for the operations you are performing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the valid date ranges for the operations you are trying to perform.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HCM, infotypes are used to store employee data. Each infotype has a validity period, and if the key date falls outside this period, you may encounter this error.
  Payroll Periods: Ensure that the payroll periods are correctly defined in the system and that the key date aligns with these periods.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like PA20 for displaying employee data) to check the validity of infotypes and records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.