How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT012 - Employee subgroup is only valid as of &1; select another subgroup

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 012

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT012 - Employee subgroup is only valid as of &1; select another subgroup ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT012 indicates that the employee subgroup you are trying to use is not valid for the specified date. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when you are trying to create or modify employee records, and the employee subgroup is not valid for the date you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Date Validity: The employee subgroup has a validity period that starts on a specific date (denoted as &1 in the error message). If you are trying to assign this subgroup to an employee record with a date prior to this validity date, the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Issues: The employee subgroup may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: The date you are using may be incorrect or not aligned with the employee's hiring date or other relevant dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the employee subgroup you are trying to use. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in SAP (usually in the IMG under Personnel Administration).
  Select a Different Subgroup: If the subgroup is not valid for the date you are working with, you will need to select a different employee subgroup that is valid for that date.
  Adjust Dates: If appropriate, consider adjusting the date you are using to a date that falls within the validity period of the employee subgroup.
  Review Configuration: If you believe the subgroup should be valid for the date in question, review the configuration settings for the employee subgroup to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further guidance on the specific employee subgroup and its configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to view or modify employee records.
  IMG Path: The configuration for employee subgroups can typically be found under the following path in the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG):
  
  Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Customizing Procedures -> Define Employee Subgroups
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify employee subgroup settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR.