How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT015 - Deletion is not permitted; validity period of employee group is specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Deletion is not permitted; validity period of employee group is specified

What causes this issue?

The validity period of an employee subgroup cannot be deleted if this
employee subgroup is assigned to an employee group with a limited
validity.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In order to delete the validity period of the employee subgroup, you
have to delete first the validity period of the corresponding employee
group.

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 HRPAD_DELIMIT015 - Deletion is not permitted; validity period of employee group is specified ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT015 indicates that a deletion operation is not permitted because the validity period of the employee group is specified. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when trying to delete or modify an employee's data that is tied to a specific validity period.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period: The employee group or the data you are trying to delete has a defined validity period. This means that the data is active for a certain timeframe, and SAP does not allow deletion of records that are still within this timeframe.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that historical data remains intact and that any changes do not violate the logical structure of the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Period: Review the validity period of the employee group or the specific record you are trying to delete. If the record is still valid, you will need to wait until the validity period expires or change the validity period if appropriate.
  Modify Instead of Delete: If you need to make changes to the employee group, consider modifying the existing record instead of deleting it. This can often be done by changing the status or attributes of the record rather than removing it entirely.
  End Date: If you need to delete the record, you may need to set an end date for the validity period first, effectively making the record inactive before attempting to delete it.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP HR policies for specific procedures related to handling employee group records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to manage employee records.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to perform deletions or modifications in the HR module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Testing in Sandbox: If possible, test the deletion or modification in a sandbox environment to understand the implications without affecting production data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR.