How To Fix HRPADCN073 - Employee's involvement date should be within project begin and end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCN - Message class China Master Data

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Employee's involvement date should be within project begin and end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCN073 - Employee's involvement date should be within project begin and end date ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCN073 indicates that there is an issue with the involvement date of an employee in a project. Specifically, it means that the date you are trying to enter for the employee's involvement does not fall within the defined start and end dates of the project. This error typically occurs in the context of project management or time management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The involvement date you are trying to enter is either before the project start date or after the project end date.
  Project Date Configuration: The project itself may not be configured correctly, with incorrect start or end dates.
  Employee Assignment: The employee may not be assigned to the project correctly, or their assignment may have been set up with incorrect dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Project Dates: Verify the start and end dates of the project in the SAP system. Ensure that the project dates are correctly defined and that they encompass the involvement date you are trying to enter.
  Adjust Involvement Date: If the involvement date is incorrect, adjust it to fall within the project’s start and end dates.
  Review Employee Assignment: Check the employee's assignment to the project. Ensure that the assignment is active and that the dates align with the project’s timeline.
  Consult with Project Manager: If you are unsure about the correct dates, consult with the project manager or the person responsible for project planning to confirm the correct involvement dates.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly for project management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check project and employee details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing project assignments and dates.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit project and employee data in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADCN073 error and successfully enter the employee's involvement date within the appropriate project timeline.