How To Fix HRGB_GBSXP884 - Date of Birth Error; child's Date of Birth must be entered

HRGB_GBSXP884 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBSXP - Message for GBSXP

• Message number: 884

• Message text: Date of Birth Error; child's Date of Birth must be entered

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HRGB_GBSXP884 - Details

• The SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP884, which indicates that a child's Date of Birth must be entered, typically arises in the context of Human Resources (HR) or Employee Self-Service (ESS) modules when there is an attempt to process or save employee-related data that includes dependent information, such as children.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the Date of Birth for a child (dependent) has not been entered in the system. This is often required for benefits enrollment, tax purposes, or compliance with company policies.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a situation where the Date of Birth is incorrectly formatted or entered, leading the system to not recognize it as valid.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain fields to be filled out before proceeding with a transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Date of Birth: Navigate to the relevant section in the SAP HR module