How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT273 - Start date &1 of objective setting agreement is later than end date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Start date &1 of objective setting agreement is later than end date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT273 - Start date &1 of objective setting agreement is later than end date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT273 indicates that there is a conflict in the date settings for an objective setting agreement. Specifically, the start date of the agreement is later than the end date, which is logically incorrect and prevents the system from processing the agreement.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date and end date of the objective setting agreement have been entered incorrectly, with the start date being set after the end date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the date formats or values.
  User Input Error: Users may have mistakenly entered the dates in the wrong order or format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the objective setting agreement and ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date. Correct any discrepancies.
  Validation Rules: Implement validation rules in the system to prevent users from entering dates in the wrong order in the future.
  Data Correction: If the error is due to data migration, correct the dates in the source data and re-import them into SAP.
  User Training: Provide training to users on how to correctly enter dates in the system to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PHAP_CATALOG (Performance Management) to access and correct the objective setting agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling date-related errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing objective setting agreements and understanding date fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the objective setting agreements are correctly configured.