How To Fix HR001PL040 - Begin date and end date are not in the same year.

HR001PL040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR001PL - HR: Messages for Poland

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Begin date and end date are not in the same year.

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HR001PL040 - Details

• The SAP error message HR001PL040 indicates that there is a mismatch between the begin date and end date in a specific HR-related transaction or infotype. This error typically occurs when the two dates fall in different calendar years, which is not allowed for certain HR processes, such as payroll or time management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The most common cause is that the begin date and end date entered in the system do not belong to the same year. For example, if the begin date is set to December 15, 2022, and the end date is set to January 5, 2023, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may inadvertently enter dates incorrectly, leading to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the system configuration may restrict date ranges that can be used for certain infotypes or processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the begin and end dates you have entered. Ensure that both dates are