How To Fix HRECM00HANDLER001 - Effective date of plan &1 for &2 must be before &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00HANDLER - Messages for compensation process handler and budgets

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Effective date of plan &1 for &2 must be before &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00HANDLER001 - Effective date of plan &1 for &2 must be before &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00HANDLER001 indicates that there is an issue with the effective date of a plan in the context of SAP's Employee Central or similar HR modules. The message states that the effective date of the plan for a specific object (like an employee or position) must be before a certain date.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The effective date you are trying to set for a plan (e.g., a compensation plan, performance plan, etc.) is set to a date that is either in the future or the same as the current date, which is not allowed.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be existing records or plans that conflict with the new effective date you are trying to set.
  Configuration Issues: The system may have specific configurations that enforce date constraints which are not being adhered to.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Effective Dates: Review the effective date you are trying to set for the plan. Ensure that it is earlier than the date specified in the error message (i.e., &3).
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the effective date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that is before the specified date.
  
  
  Review Existing Records: Check for any existing plans or records that may conflict with the new effective date. You may need to modify or delete conflicting records.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect that the issue is due to system configuration, consult with your SAP HR module administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to effective dates.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them in production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or other relevant HR transactions to check and modify employee plans.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific details on effective date handling in your version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully set the effective date for the plan.