How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT016 - Validity period of personnel area does not match personnel subarea(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Validity period of personnel area does not match personnel subarea(s)

What causes this issue?

This personnel area is assigned at least one personnel subarea whose
validity period is longer than the validity period of the personnel
area. This means that one or both of the following situations exists:
The validity <ZH>start</> date of the personnel area is <ZH>after</> the
validity start date of the personnel subarea.
The validity <ZH>end</> date of the personnel area is <ZH>before</> the
validity end date of the personnel subarea.

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?

RESET N1.
Delete the newly created validity period of the personnel area again.
Delete the validity periods of the assigned personnel subareas that are
longer than the validity period of the personnel area.
Assign a validity period again to the personnel area.
For the personnel subareas of the personnel area that do not have a
validity period, the system automatically creates the same validity
period as that of the personnel area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT016 - Validity period of personnel area does not match personnel subarea(s) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT016 indicates that there is a mismatch between the validity period of a personnel area and the personnel subarea(s) associated with it. This error typically arises during personnel administration activities, such as when trying to create or modify employee records.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Validity Dates: The personnel area has a defined validity period that does not align with the validity period of the personnel subarea(s) assigned to it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system regarding the personnel area and subarea relationships.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying employee records can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the personnel area and personnel subarea in the SAP system.
  Verify the validity periods for both the personnel area and the associated personnel subareas. Ensure that they match.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If there is a discrepancy, you may need to adjust the validity periods in the configuration settings. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the following path:
  
  Personnel Management ? Personnel Administration ? Organizational Data ? Define Personnel Areas and Personnel Subareas.
  
  
  Make sure that the personnel subareas are correctly assigned to the personnel area with the appropriate validity dates.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Records:
  
  If the error occurs while processing a specific employee record, review the employee's data to ensure that the personnel area and subarea are correctly assigned and that their validity periods are consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring personnel areas and subareas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to check and modify employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to personnel area and subarea configurations.
  
  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 modules for further assistance.