How To Fix HRGB_GBSXP697 - RTW/Curtailment Error; &1 date must not be entered

HRGB_GBSXP697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBSXP - Message for GBSXP

• Message number: 697

• Message text: RTW/Curtailment Error; &1 date must not be entered

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HRGB_GBSXP697 - Details

• The SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP697 typically relates to issues in the context of Return to Work (RTW) or curtailment processes in Human Resources (HR) modules, particularly in the context of absence management or employee leave management.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "&1 date must not be entered" indicates that there is a date field that has been incorrectly filled out or is not allowed to be filled in for the specific operation you are trying to perform. This could happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered may not be valid for the context of the operation (e.g., a future date when only past dates are allowed).
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that certain dates are not permitted for the specific type of absence or return to work process.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or logic that restrict the entry of certain