How To Fix HRPADCN016 - Probation period should be not longer than &1 months

HRPADCN016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCN - Message class China Master Data

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Probation period should be not longer than &1 months

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCN016 - Probation period should be not longer than &1 months ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCN016 indicates that the probation period defined for an employee exceeds the maximum allowed duration set in the system. This error typically arises during the processing of employee data, such as when creating or updating an employee's record in the Human Resources (HR) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The maximum probation period is defined in the system configuration. If the probation period you are trying to set exceeds this limit, the error will occur.
  Data Entry Error: The probation period entered may have been incorrectly inputted, leading to a value that is longer than allowed.
  Legal or Organizational Policies: The organization may have specific policies that limit the duration of probation periods, which are reflected in the system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Look for the settings related to "Probation Period" under the HR module. This is typically