How To Fix HREIC_APPL160 - End date earlier than current date. Data record cannot be delimited

HREIC_APPL160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREIC_APPL - Message Class for EIC Application

• Message number: 160

• Message text: End date earlier than current date. Data record cannot be delimited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC_APPL160 - End date earlier than current date. Data record cannot be delimited ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL160 indicates that there is an issue with the end date of a data record in the system. Specifically, it means that the end date you are trying to set for a record is earlier than the current date, which is not allowed in SAP. This typically occurs in the context of employee records, such as infotypes related to personnel administration.
  
  Cause:
  
  End Date Set Incorrectly: The end date you are trying to enter for a record (e.g., employment, position, etc.) is set to a date that is before today's date.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry where the end date was incorrectly inputted.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may restrict the ability to delimit records with end dates that are in the past.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the End Date: Review the end date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is set