How To Fix HREG_PA01004 - Start date and To date will be overwritten by previous employer dates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREG_PA01 - Egypt: Message class for PA

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Start date and To date will be overwritten by previous employer dates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREG_PA01004 - Start date and To date will be overwritten by previous employer dates ?

  The SAP error message HREG_PA01004 indicates that there is a conflict with the start date and end date of an employee's employment record in the system. Specifically, this error occurs when the dates you are trying to enter for a new employment record overlap with the dates of a previous employment record for the same employee.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Dates: The start date and end date you are trying to enter for the new employment record fall within the range of dates already recorded for a previous employer.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the dates being entered, such as entering the wrong start or end date.
  Incorrect Record Maintenance: Previous employment records may not have been properly closed or maintained, leading to overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the employee's previous employment records to identify the dates that are causing the conflict. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions or Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the new employment record is valid, adjust the start date and/or end date to ensure there is no overlap with existing records. Ensure that the new dates are logically consistent with the previous employment records.
  
  
  Close Previous Records: If the previous employment record is no longer valid or needs to be updated, consider closing it properly or adjusting its dates to eliminate the overlap.
  
  
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the validity of the records or how to proceed, consult with your HR department or the person responsible for maintaining employee records.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as:
  
  0000: Actions
  0001: Organizational Assignment
  0002: Personal Data
  0006: Addresses
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing employee records and understanding infotypes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter the new employment record for the employee.