How To Fix HRCMP00MODULES160 - Award &1, granting &2: granting lies in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCMP00MODULES - Messages for function modules for the "Compensation" area

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Award &1, granting &2: granting lies in the future

What causes this issue?

Grant date &V2& of award &V1& to employee &V3& falls after the life
event date.

System Response

The system does not save the life event for this grant.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCMP00MODULES160 - Award &1, granting &2: granting lies in the future ?

  The SAP error message HRCMP00MODULES160 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, specifically when dealing with awards or grants that are scheduled to take effect in the future. The message indicates that the system is trying to process a grant or award that is set to start at a future date, which is not allowed in the current context of the transaction.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to process an award or granting that is scheduled to begin after the current date. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  The award or grant has a start date that is later than the current date.
  The system is configured to only allow processing of awards or grants that are effective as of the current date or earlier.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start date of the award or grant in question. Ensure that it is not set to a future date if you are trying to process it in the current period.
  
  
  Adjust the Award/Grant Date: If the award or grant is intended to be processed now, you may need to adjust its start date to the current date or a past date.
  
  
  Change Processing Logic: If the business process requires processing future awards or grants, you may need to adjust the configuration or logic in the system to allow for this. This could involve changes in the program or transaction settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for any specific guidelines related to processing awards and grants.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes in SAP HCM that deal with awards and grants.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to award processing to ensure they align with your business requirements.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to process the award has the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the HRCMP00MODULES160 error and successfully process the award or grant as needed.