How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT020 - Personnel subarea is only valid until &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 020

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT020 - Personnel subarea is only valid until &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT020 indicates that the personnel subarea you are trying to use is only valid until a specific date (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when attempting to perform actions related to employee records, such as hiring, transferring, or changing employee data.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the personnel subarea has a validity period that has expired. Each personnel subarea in SAP can be configured with specific validity dates, and if you attempt to use a subarea that is no longer valid for the employee's record, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the configuration of the personnel subarea in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for personnel administration and check the validity dates for the personnel subarea in question.
  Ensure that the personnel subarea is valid for the date you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Data:
  
  If the personnel subarea is indeed no longer valid, you may need to update the employee's record to use a valid personnel subarea.
  This can be done through the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) depending on the action you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about which personnel subarea to use or how to proceed, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom configurations or enhancements, ensure that these are not affecting the validity of the personnel subarea.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Personnel Subarea: This is a key organizational unit in SAP HR that defines specific characteristics for a group of employees, such as payroll processing rules, work schedules, and other HR-related settings.
  Validity Period: Each personnel subarea can have a defined validity period, which is important for ensuring that the correct rules and regulations apply to employees.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (for maintaining HR master data), and PA40 (for personnel actions).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAD_DELIMIT020 error and ensure that the personnel subarea used is valid for the employee's record.