How To Fix HRFPM_FTE055 - End date is before start date

HRFPM_FTE055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 055

• Message text: End date is before start date

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HRFPM_FTE055 - Details

• The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE055 indicates that there is a problem with the date configuration in the system, specifically that the end date of a certain period is set before the start date. This error typically occurs in the context of managing employee data, such as in the Employee Central or Personnel Administration modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered an end date that is earlier than the start date in a form or transaction.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date entries.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the time management or personnel administration settings that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the entries for the start and end dates in the relevant transaction or form. Ensure that the end date is not earlier than the start date.
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