How To Fix HRPADIN01026 - End date is earlier than start date

HRPADIN01026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADIN01 - HR IN: Message class for HR India - Master Data

• Message number: 026

• Message text: End date is earlier than start date

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HRPADIN01026 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADIN01026 indicates that there is a problem with the date configuration in the system, specifically that the end date of a certain record is earlier than the start date. This error typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or infotype records where date ranges are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered an end date that is earlier than the start date for a specific infotype (e.g., employment, organizational assignment).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date entries.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the infotype or the way date validations are set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the entries for the infotype in question. Ensure that the end date is indeed later than the start date. If not, correct the dates accordingly.
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