How To Fix HRFPM_FTE727 - The comparison date must be before the key date

HRFPM_FTE727 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 727

• Message text: The comparison date must be before the key date

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HRFPM_FTE727 - Details

• The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE727 indicates that there is a problem with the date comparison in the context of the Flexible Personnel Management (FPM) module, specifically related to Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) calculations. The error message states that "The comparison date must be before the key date," which means that the date you are trying to use for comparison is not valid because it is either the same as or after the key date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The comparison date you are using in your transaction or report is set to a date that is equal to or later than the key date.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates, leading to an invalid comparison.
  Business Logic: The business logic in the system may require that the comparison date always precedes the key date for accurate calculations or reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates you are using in your transaction.