How To Fix HRBAS_ITF103 - You are not allowed to change the period of the data record

HRBAS_ITF103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBAS_ITF - HRBAS Infotype-Framework Messages

• Message number: 103

• Message text: You are not allowed to change the period of the data record

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to change the period of the data record with key
&V1&. However, the time constraint for the infotype of this record is
set up in such a way that the period of this record cannot be changed.
This is the case for infotype 1000, for example, because it has
time constraint 1. You cannot directly change the period for infotypes
with time constraint 0 or 1. These can only be changed together with
the object or using special change reports.

System Response

You are not allowed to change the period of the data record.

How to fix this error?

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

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 HRBAS_ITF103 - You are not allowed to change the period of the data record ?

  The SAP error message HRBAS_ITF103, which states "You are not allowed to change the period of the data record," typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) data management, particularly when dealing with infotypes (data records) that have specific validity periods.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the validity period of the infotype record.
  Data Locking: The record may be locked for editing due to ongoing processes or transactions that are currently using the data.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent changes to certain infotypes after a specific date or under certain conditions.
  Time Constraints: The infotype may have been set up with time constraints that restrict changes to the validity period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to modify the infotype.