How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT019 - Personnel area is only valid until &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Personnel area is only valid until &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT019 - Personnel area is only valid until &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT019 indicates that the personnel area you are trying to use is only valid until a specific date (denoted by &1). This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when you are trying to perform an action (like creating or modifying an employee record) that involves a personnel area that has been set to expire.
  Cause:
  
  Personnel Area Validity: The personnel area has a defined validity period, and the date you are trying to use falls outside of this period.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the date you are entering, or you might be trying to process data for a personnel area that is no longer active.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or configuration in SAP may have led to the personnel area being marked as inactive or valid only until a certain date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the personnel area in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in SAP (usually in the Organizational Management or Personnel Administration modules).
  Update Personnel Area: If the personnel area is indeed valid only until a certain date, you may need to either:
  
  Use a different personnel area that is currently valid.
  Extend the validity of the existing personnel area if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: Ensure that the date you are entering is correct and falls within the valid range for the personnel area.
  Consult with HR/IT: If you are unsure about the validity of the personnel area or how to proceed, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or OM00 (Organizational Management) to check or modify personnel area settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on personnel area configuration and validity settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify personnel area settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAD_DELIMIT019 error and proceed with your personnel administration tasks.