How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT000 - Validity period lies outside of the validity period of the employee group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Validity period lies outside of the validity period of the employee group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT000 - Validity period lies outside of the validity period of the employee group ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT000 indicates that there is a problem with the validity period of a specific action or infotype related to an employee's data. Specifically, it means that the validity period you are trying to set for a certain infotype (like a personnel action, pay scale, etc.) does not fall within the validity period of the employee group assigned to that employee.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Dates: The dates you are trying to enter for the infotype do not align with the employee's current status or group validity.
  Employee Group Validity: The employee group has a defined validity period, and the dates you are trying to use for the infotype are outside of this range.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the dates, such as a typo or misunderstanding of the required date format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Group Validity: Review the validity period of the employee group assigned to the employee. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data and checking the relevant infotypes (like IT0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Adjust Dates: Ensure that the dates you are entering for the infotype fall within the validity period of the employee group. If necessary, adjust the dates accordingly.
  Review Infotype Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration of the infotype you are trying to maintain. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that could be causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the infotype and its requirements.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee data. Each infotype has a validity period that must be respected.
  Employee Groups: Employee groups categorize employees based on specific criteria (e.g., full-time, part-time, etc.) and have their own validity periods.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee data, and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check existing records.
  
  By ensuring that the validity periods align and that you are entering the correct dates, you should be able to resolve the HRPAD_DELIMIT000 error.