How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT271 - Start date &1 of validity period is later than end date &2

HRHAP00_DOCUMENT271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHAP00_DOCUMENT - HR-HAP: Appraisal Document

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Start date &1 of validity period is later than end date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT271 - Start date &1 of validity period is later than end date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT271 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a document in the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically related to the HCM (Human Capital Management) processes. The error message states that the start date of the validity period is later than the end date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the start date after the end date when creating or updating a document (e.g., an employee's record, a job offer, or a performance appraisal).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been bulk uploads, incorrect date ranges may have been introduced.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the validity periods in the system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the