How To Fix HRPADCN015 - Contract valid until date is before the contract begin date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCN - Message class China Master Data

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Contract valid until date is before the contract begin date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCN015 - Contract valid until date is before the contract begin date ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCN015 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the "Contract Valid Until" date and the "Contract Begin" date in the employee's contract data. Specifically, the error occurs when the "Contract Valid Until" date is set to a date that is earlier than the "Contract Begin" date, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the dates are entered incorrectly.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the contract types or the date validation rules in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the date fields during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPADCN015 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Navigate to the employee's contract data in the SAP system.
  Verify the "Contract Begin" date and the "Contract Valid Until" date.
  Ensure that the "Contract Valid Until" date is on or after the "Contract Begin" date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If the "Contract Valid Until" date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that is equal to or later than the "Contract Begin" date.
  Save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue is recurring or affects multiple employees, review the configuration settings for contract types in the SAP system to ensure that there are no validation rules causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the data was migrated, review the migration process to ensure that date fields were correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the changes by attempting to save the contract data again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access and edit employee contract data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed information on contract management and date validations.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that the contract dates are logically consistent, you should be able to resolve the HRPADCN015 error effectively.