How To Fix HREIC_APPL166 - Data must be within validity period of the higher-level category (&1 &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREIC_APPL - Message Class for EIC Application

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Data must be within validity period of the higher-level category (&1 &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREIC_APPL166 - Data must be within validity period of the higher-level category (&1 &2) ?

  The SAP error message HREIC_APPL166 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a data entry related to a higher-level category in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error typically arises when the data being entered or modified does not fall within the defined validity period of the associated higher-level category, such as an employee's position, job, or organizational assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Dates: The start or end date of the data entry (e.g., a position or job) does not align with the validity period of the higher-level category.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the dates or the data being entered.
  Configuration Issues: The validity periods for the higher-level categories may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Data: The higher-level category may not have been defined or may be missing in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Periods: Review the validity periods of the higher-level category (e.g., position, job) to ensure that the data you are trying to enter falls within these dates.
  Adjust Dates: If the dates of the data entry are incorrect, modify them to ensure they are within the validity period of the higher-level category.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings for the higher-level categories to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing validity periods in the HR module.
  Seek Help from IT Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or IT department for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like PA30 for maintaining HR master data) to check or modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the HR data, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  Testing: After making changes, test the data entry again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.