Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRGB_GBSXP - Message for GBSXP 
Message number: 641
Message text: Adoption Cert.(&1): Placement End &2 must be on/after Placement Date &3
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The SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP641 typically occurs in the context of managing employee placements or assignments within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the dates specified for an employee's placement or assignment.
Cause: The error message "Adoption Cert.(&1): Placement End &2 must be on/after Placement Date &3" suggests that the end date of a placement (or assignment) is set before the actual placement date. This can happen due to: Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the end date before the start date. Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date entries. Business Logic Violations: The system enforces business rules that require the end date to be on or after the start date.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Dates: Review the placement dates in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype
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