How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT009 - Employee group is only valid as of &1; select another group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Employee group is only valid as of &1; select another group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT009 - Employee group is only valid as of &1; select another group ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT009 indicates that the employee group you are trying to assign to an employee is not valid for the specified date. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when you are trying to change or assign an employee group that is not applicable for the employee's start date or the date you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Date Validity: The employee group you are trying to assign has a validity period that does not include the date you are working with. For example, if the employee group is only valid from a future date, you will receive this error when trying to assign it to an employee whose record is being processed for an earlier date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain employee groups based on specific criteria or conditions.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the date you are entering or the employee group you are selecting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the employee group you are trying to assign. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system (transaction code: SPRO -> Personnel Management -> Employee Administration -> Define Employee Groups).
  Select a Different Employee Group: If the employee group is not valid for the date you are working with, you will need to select a different employee group that is valid for that date.
  Adjust Dates: If appropriate, you may consider adjusting the date you are working with to a date that falls within the validity period of the employee group.
  Consult with HR or SAP Administrator: If you are unsure about the employee group validity or if there are specific business rules in place, consult with your HR department or SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on employee groups and their configuration.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If there are customizations in your SAP system, check if there are any user exits or enhancements that might affect the employee group assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAD_DELIMIT009 error and successfully manage employee group assignments in SAP.