How To Fix HRPADCN094 - Date is later than today

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCN - Message class China Master Data

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Date is later than today

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCN094 - Date is later than today ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCN094: "Date is later than today" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when a date entered in a transaction or infotype is set to a future date that is not allowed by the system's configuration or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause is that a user is trying to enter a date that is beyond the current date (today's date). This can happen when updating employee records, such as changes in employment status, salary adjustments, or other personnel actions.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict certain actions to only allow changes with effective dates that are not in the future.
  Incorrect System Date: In some cases, the system date may be incorrectly set, leading to confusion about what constitutes a "future" date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is not set to a future date unless the system allows for such entries.
  Adjust the Date: If you need to make a change effective from a future date, check if there is a specific process or infotype that allows for future-dated entries. If not, you may need to wait until the effective date is current.
  System Configuration: If you believe that future dates should be allowed for certain transactions, consult with your SAP HR administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to date handling in your SAP system.
  Check System Date: Ensure that the system date is correctly set. If the system date is incorrect, it may need to be adjusted by your IT department.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: The error may occur in various infotypes related to personnel administration, such as infotype 0000 (Actions), infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment), or infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the infotype you are working with, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.