How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL087 - Start date cannot be set before planned start date or after end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMGE00GENERAL - Message Class for Management of Global Employees

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Start date cannot be set before planned start date or after end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL087 - Start date cannot be set before planned start date or after end date ?

  The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL087 typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) management when there is an issue with the dates being entered for a specific HR process, such as a personnel action, infotype record, or similar HR-related transaction. The error indicates that the start date you are trying to set is either before the planned start date or after the planned end date.
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Constraints: The start date you are trying to enter is outside the allowed range defined by the planned start and end dates. This can happen if:
  
  The planned start date is set to a future date, and you are trying to enter a start date that is earlier than this.
  The planned end date is set to a past date, and you are trying to enter a start date that is later than this.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a simple mistake in the date entry, such as entering the wrong year, month, or day.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce specific date ranges for certain HR processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the planned start and end dates for the record you are trying to update. Ensure that the start date you are entering falls within the range of these dates.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, adjust the planned start and/or end dates to accommodate the start date you wish to enter. This may involve changing the planned dates in the relevant infotype or transaction.
  
  
  Data Entry Verification: Double-check the date format and values you are entering to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the date constraints, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or user guides for the specific HR process you are working with.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee data. Each infotype has specific date fields that may have constraints.
  Date Validity: SAP HR processes often have validity periods for data entries, which can affect how dates are handled.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to the HR records you are working with, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter the required dates in your SAP HR system.