How To Fix HRPADCO018 - Affiliation date cannot be later than the validity start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCO - Messages for Payroll Colombia

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Affiliation date cannot be later than the validity start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCO018 - Affiliation date cannot be later than the validity start date ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCO018 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the affiliation date and the validity start date in the HR master data. Specifically, this error occurs when the affiliation date (the date when an employee is affiliated with a certain organizational unit or position) is set to a date that is later than the validity start date (the date from which the record is considered valid).
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the affiliation date is incorrectly entered as a future date compared to the validity start date.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the organizational structure or the employee's master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the employee's master data and ensure that the affiliation date is not later than the validity start date. Adjust the dates accordingly.
  Correct Data Entry: If the dates are incorrect, update the affiliation date to a date that is equal to or earlier than the validity start date.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that there are no rules or settings that might be causing this error.
  Data Migration Review: If the data was migrated, verify the migration process to ensure that dates were transferred correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on HR master data management and date validity rules.
  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.
  
  By ensuring that the affiliation date is correctly aligned with the validity start date, you should be able to resolve the HRPADCO018 error.