How To Fix HRBEN00INFOTYPES021 - Date & (determined from adjustment period) is different from the end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00INFOTYPES - Error Messages for Benefits - Infotypes

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Date & (determined from adjustment period) is different from the end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00INFOTYPES021 - Date & (determined from adjustment period) is different from the end date ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00INFOTYPES021 typically occurs in the context of employee benefits administration within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the date determined from the adjustment period and the end date of the infotype record being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Mismatch: The error arises when the date derived from the adjustment period does not align with the end date of the infotype record. This can happen if:
  
  The adjustment period is incorrectly defined.
  The infotype record has been incorrectly maintained or has conflicting dates.
  There are overlapping records or gaps in the infotype data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the benefits infotypes or the adjustment periods in the system.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect dates being entered in the infotype records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records: Review the infotype records (e.g., IT 0015 for additional payments, IT 0021 for family benefits, etc.) for the employee in question. Ensure that the start and end dates are correctly maintained and that there are no overlaps or gaps.
  
  
  Review Adjustment Period: Verify the adjustment period settings in the system. Ensure that the period is correctly defined and that it aligns with the infotype records.
  
  
  Correct Data: If you find discrepancies, correct the dates in the infotype records or the adjustment period as necessary.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HCM configuration team to ensure that the settings for benefits and adjustment periods are correctly configured.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and edit infotype records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to HR infotypes and benefits management for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRBEN00INFOTYPES021 error message in SAP.