How To Fix HRPAD00DD066 - Destruction date for &1 is set to &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD00DD - Data Destruction

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Destruction date for &1 is set to &2.

What causes this issue?

For archiving subobject &V1&, the destruction date was automatically set
to &V2&. This could be due to the following:
An entry in table T77PARETROLIM
The retention rules stored for the archiving subobject
Process-specific rules of the archiving subobject

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD00DD066 - Destruction date for &1 is set to &2. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD00DD066 indicates that there is a destruction date set for a personnel number (or employee record) that is in the future. This message typically arises in the context of personnel administration when trying to process or manage employee data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An employee record has a destruction date (the date when the employee's data is scheduled to be deleted) that is set to a future date.
  The system does not allow processing of records with future destruction dates, as it may lead to inconsistencies in data management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Employee Record:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 - Maintain HR Master Data) and enter the personnel number that is causing the error.
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0 or 1) and check the destruction date field.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Destruction Date:
  
  If the destruction date is indeed set to a future date, you will need to change it to a date that is either today or in the past.
  If the destruction date is not supposed to be set, you may need to delete or adjust the record accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Data Management:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate destruction date or the implications of changing it, consult with your HR department or data management team to ensure compliance with data retention policies.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to reprocess the action that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Retention Policies: Ensure that your organization’s data retention policies are adhered to when setting destruction dates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee records, as restrictions may prevent you from modifying certain fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAD00DD066 error and continue with your HR processes in SAP.