How To Fix HRGB_GBSXP698 - RTW/Curtailment Error; &1 date must not be before Leave Start &2

HRGB_GBSXP698 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBSXP - Message for GBSXP

• Message number: 698

• Message text: RTW/Curtailment Error; &1 date must not be before Leave Start &2

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HRGB_GBSXP698 - Details

• The SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP698, which indicates a "RTW/Curtailment Error; &1 date must not be before Leave Start &2," typically occurs in the context of managing employee leave or absence records in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error suggests that there is a date inconsistency in the data being processed, specifically related to a return-to-work (RTW) or curtailment action.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to set a date (likely the return-to-work date or a curtailment date) that is earlier than the start date of the leave or absence. This inconsistency violates the logical sequence of events, as a return to work cannot occur before the leave has officially started.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the dates entered for the leave start and the return-to-work or curtailment date. Ensure that the return-to-work date is on or after the leave start date.
  
  
  Correct the Data: If