How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT018 - Validity period must lie between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Validity period must lie between &1 and &2

What causes this issue?

The validity period you have entered is not permitted. This could be due
to the following:
The validity start date cannot be before &V1&.
The validity period cannot start on &V1& and end on &V2&, otherwise the
object would be valid without restrictions. The purpose of this
Customizing view, however, is to assign a <ZH>limited</> validity period
to objects.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT018 - Validity period must lie between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT018 indicates that the validity period for a certain action or record must fall within a specified range. This error typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when the validity dates for an infotype (such as a change in employee data) do not align with the allowed date range.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The validity period (start date and end date) you are trying to enter for an infotype does not lie between the specified limits (&1 and &2).
  The dates you are entering may be outside the permissible range defined in the system, which could be due to:
  
  Incorrect date entry.
  Attempting to enter a date that is before the employee's hire date or after their termination date.
  System configuration settings that restrict the validity period.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Ensure that the validity period you are trying to enter is correct and falls within the specified limits. The limits are usually indicated in the error message as &1 (start date) and &2 (end date).
  
  
  Review Employee Data: Verify the employee's hire date and termination date to ensure that the validity period does not conflict with these dates.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the relevant infotype to see if there are any restrictions on the validity periods.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the dates are incorrect, adjust them to fall within the valid range. 
  
  
  Check for Overlapping Records: Ensure that there are no overlapping records for the same infotype that might be causing the conflict.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the validity periods, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee data. Each infotype has specific validity periods that must be adhered to.
  Date Management: Understanding how SAP manages dates and validity periods is crucial for effective personnel administration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional context.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.