How To Fix HRHAP00_TEMPLATE600 - Start and end dates must be between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHAP00_TEMPLATE - HR-HAP: Appraisal Template

• Message number: 600

• Message text: Start and end dates must be between &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE600 - Start and end dates must be between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_TEMPLATE600 indicates that the start and end dates specified in a particular HR process (often related to the HR Appraisal or Performance Management module) are not within the allowed date range defined by the system. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the minimum and maximum allowable dates, respectively.
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Range Violation: The start and end dates you are trying to enter fall outside the permissible range set in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The dates being too far in the past or future.
  The dates not aligning with the fiscal year or appraisal period defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The date limits may be configured in the system settings for performance appraisals or other HR processes, which restrict the dates to a specific range.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates, such as a typographical error or misunderstanding of the date format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Values: Review the start and end dates you are trying to enter. Ensure they are within the range specified by the error message (between &1 and &2).
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings for the appraisal or performance management process in SAP. This may involve:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration area in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Reviewing the settings for date ranges related to appraisals or performance evaluations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the dates are indeed outside the allowed range, adjust them to fall within the specified limits.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the appraisal or performance management settings if adjustments are needed.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance. They may need to adjust the configuration or provide further insights into the error.
  
  
  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 to common problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for your version of SAP to understand the configuration settings related to HR processes.
  Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider training sessions for users involved in HR processes to ensure they understand how to enter data correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.