How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT_ACTION000 - Validity period must lie between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT_ACTION - Validity of an Action

• Message number: 000

• 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.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT_ACTION000 - Validity period must lie between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT_ACTION000 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of an action in the Human Resources (HR) module. Specifically, the error states that the validity period must lie between two specified dates (&1 and &2). This typically occurs when you are trying to enter or modify an action (such as a personnel action) in the system, and the dates you have provided do not fall within the acceptable range.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The dates you are trying to enter for the action are either before the start date (&1) or after the end date (&2) defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the HR module that restrict the validity period for certain actions.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in entering the dates, such as typos or incorrect formats, can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the dates you are entering for the action. Ensure that they fall within the specified range (&1 to &2).
  Review Action Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings for the specific action you are trying to perform. Ensure that the validity period is correctly set up in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific action you are trying to perform.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the action within the specified date range.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP HR, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions), as these are commonly used for managing employee data and actions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Testing in Development: If possible, test the action in a development or test environment to ensure that the issue is not related to specific data in the production environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.