How To Fix HRGB_PAE316 - PAE Error; Return Value &1 is not in format DD.MM.YYYY/NNN (Feature &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_PAE - HR: Messages for pension auto enrolment

• Message number: 316

• Message text: PAE Error; Return Value &1 is not in format DD.MM.YYYY/NNN (Feature &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_PAE316 - PAE Error; Return Value &1 is not in format DD.MM.YYYY/NNN (Feature &2) ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_PAE316 indicates that there is an issue with the date format in a specific feature related to the Personnel Administration (PA) module. The error message states that the return value is not in the expected format of DD.MM.YYYY/NNN, where DD is the day, MM is the month, YYYY is the year, and NNN is a three-digit number.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The most common cause of this error is that the date being processed does not conform to the expected format. This could be due to:
  
  A typo in the date entry.
  An incorrect date being passed from a program or user input.
  A mismatch in date formats due to localization settings or user profile settings.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: If the data is being entered manually, users may inadvertently enter the date in a different format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY instead of DD.MM.YYYY).
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected date format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Verify the input values being processed. Ensure that all date fields are entered in the correct format DD.MM.YYYY/NNN. 
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the program or user interface to ensure that dates are entered in the correct format before processing.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to date formats. This can be done in the following ways:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 to check user profile settings for date formats.
  Review the configuration in transaction SPRO under the relevant personnel administration settings.
  
  
  
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider debugging the program or feature that is generating the error to identify where the incorrect format is being introduced.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the feature (&2) mentioned in the error message to understand its requirements better.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  User Training: Provide training to users on the correct date entry formats to minimize the occurrence of this error.
  Localization Settings: If your organization operates in multiple countries, ensure that localization settings are correctly configured to handle different date formats.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRGB_PAE316 error and ensure that date values are processed correctly in your SAP system.