How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT007 - Personnel subarea is only valid until &1; select another subarea

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Personnel subarea is only valid until &1; select another subarea

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT007 - Personnel subarea is only valid until &1; select another subarea ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT007 indicates that the personnel subarea you are trying to use is only valid until a certain date (denoted by &1). This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when you are trying to create or modify employee records, and the selected personnel subarea is no longer valid due to date restrictions.
  Cause:
  
  Date Validity: The personnel subarea has a validity period, and the date you are trying to use falls outside this period. This can happen if the subarea was set to be valid only until a specific date, and you are trying to use it after that date.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of personnel subareas in the SAP system may have led to the subarea being deactivated or its validity being restricted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong personnel subarea.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Valid Personnel Subarea: Check the validity of the personnel subareas in your system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in the SAP system (usually in the IMG under Personnel Administration). Select a personnel subarea that is valid for the date you are working with.
  Update the Date: If you are trying to create or modify an employee record, ensure that the effective date you are using is within the validity period of the selected personnel subarea.
  Check Configuration: If you have the necessary permissions, review the configuration of the personnel subareas to ensure that they are set up correctly and that the validity dates are appropriate for your business needs.
  Consult with HR or SAP Admin: If you are unsure about which personnel subarea to select or if you believe there is an error in the configuration, consult with your HR department or SAP system administrator for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access the relevant data and configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on personnel administration and subarea configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to access and modify personnel data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your personnel administration tasks in SAP.