How To Fix HRFPMCUSTOM016 - Create, delimit, delete before &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPMCUSTOM - Customizable Messages in PBC

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Create, delimit, delete before &1

What causes this issue?

You want to create, delimit, or delete an object. This can affect the
consistency of the position plan.
In the system configuration, <(>&<)>1 was specified as the permitted
period for changes.
The creation, delimitation, or deletion of allocatable budget structure
elements, and therefore of information relevant to the personnel budget
plan (infotypes), before <(>&<)>1 is not supported.

How to fix this error?

Copy
Remove all information relevant to the personnel budget plan (infotypes)
from the copy template or
Choose a start date as of <(>&<)>1 for the new budget structure element
Delimit
Choose a delimitation date as of <(>&<)>1.
Delete
The budget structure element should only be deleted once information
that is relevant for the personnel budget plan and that is valid before
<(>&<)>1 no longer exists.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPMCUSTOM016 - Create, delimit, delete before &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRFPMCUSTOM016 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with the management of personnel actions or infotypes. The message indicates that certain actions (create, delimit, delete) must be performed before a specified date or event.
  Cause:
  The error message HRFPMCUSTOM016 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to perform an action (like creating, delimiting, or deleting a record) on a personnel action or infotype that is not allowed due to the current status or date constraints.
  The system requires that certain prerequisite actions must be completed before the specified date or event can be processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date: Review the date you are trying to process the action against. Ensure that you are not trying to perform an action that is outside the allowed date range.
  
  
  Review Personnel Actions: Look at the personnel actions that have already been performed for the employee. Ensure that all necessary actions (create, delimit, delete) have been completed in the correct order.
  
  
  Correct Sequence of Actions: If you need to create or modify an infotype, ensure that you have first created or delimited any previous infotypes that are prerequisites for the action you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific infotype or personnel action you are working with. This can provide insights into the required sequence of actions.
  
  
  Check Customizations: If your SAP system has been customized, there may be specific rules or validations that are causing this error. Consult with your SAP HR functional consultant or technical team to review any custom logic that may be affecting the process.
  
  
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the scenario in a test or sandbox environment to better understand the sequence of actions required and to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store data related to employees. Each infotype has specific rules regarding how and when data can be entered or modified.
  Personnel Actions: These are actions that affect an employee's status, such as hiring, promotions, or terminations. Each action may have dependencies on other actions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on handling personnel actions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.