How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG840 - Enter a valid period

HCNUSAC_MSG840 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Enter a valid period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG840 - Enter a valid period ?

  The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG840, which states "Enter a valid period," typically occurs in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) or related modules when a user attempts to enter a date or period that is not recognized as valid by the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when processing payroll, managing employee records, or entering time data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY).
  Out of Range Dates: The date or period specified may fall outside the allowable range defined in the system settings (e.g., before the start of the fiscal year or after the end of the current period).
  Closed Periods: The period you are trying to enter may be closed for processing (e.g., payroll periods that have already been finalized).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the periods that can be entered.
  User Authorization: The