How To Fix HRBEN00TREEREPORTS021 - The date entered must occur between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00TREEREPORTS - Error Messages for Benefits - Tree Display

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The date entered must occur between &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00TREEREPORTS021 - The date entered must occur between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00TREEREPORTS021 typically indicates that a date entered in a transaction or report does not fall within the allowed date range specified by the system. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the start and end dates, respectively, that define the valid range for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Date Out of Range: The date you entered is either before the start date (&1) or after the end date (&2).
  Configuration Issues: The date range may be configured incorrectly in the system settings or in the specific infotype you are working with.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Dates: Verify the date you entered and ensure it falls within the specified range. Adjust the date accordingly.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings for the relevant infotype or report to ensure that the date ranges are set correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report for additional context on valid date ranges.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: This error may be related to specific HR infotypes that have defined validity periods for data entries.
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various HR-related transaction codes, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or others related to benefits reporting.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the data in question, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.