How To Fix HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC051 - Mandate Begda - Begin date precedes hiring date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Mandate Begda - Begin date precedes hiring date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC051 - Mandate Begda - Begin date precedes hiring date ?

  The SAP error message HRASR00_SA_PUBLIC051 with the description "Mandate Begda - Begin date precedes hiring date" typically occurs in the context of employee data management, particularly when dealing with employee mandates or contracts in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch between the start date of a mandate (e.g., a contract, employment agreement, or other relevant documentation) and the hiring date of the employee. Specifically, the error indicates that the "Begda" (begin date) of the mandate is set to a date that is earlier than the employee's hiring date. This situation is logically inconsistent because a mandate cannot start before the employee is officially hired.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Hiring Date: Verify the hiring date of the employee in the system. This can usually be found in the employee's master data (infotype 0000 - Actions).
  
  
  Review Mandate Begin Date: Check the begin date of the mandate that is causing the error. This can typically be found in the relevant infotype (e.g., infotype 0016 for contracts or infotype 0019 for mandates).
  
  
  Adjust Dates: 
  
  If the mandate's begin date is indeed set incorrectly (i.e., it is earlier than the hiring date), update the mandate's begin date to a date that is equal to or later than the hiring date.
  If the hiring date is incorrect, you may need to adjust it, but this should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and attempt to process the mandate again.
  
  
  Testing: If applicable, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in the production environment to ensure that the issue is resolved without introducing new errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes in SAP HCM that pertain to employee data and mandates, such as:
  
  Infotype 0000 (Actions)
  Infotype 0016 (Contracts)
  Infotype 0019 (Mandates)
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee data and mandates in the SAP system.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling employee mandates and contracts to ensure compliance with policies.
  
  
  Consulting with HR: If you are unsure about the correct dates or the implications of changing them, consult with your HR department or the relevant personnel responsible for employee data management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the employee's mandate is correctly processed in the SAP system.