How To Fix HRPADJP_CP202 - End year is before the start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADJP_CP - Message Class for Pension Plan of Japan

• Message number: 202

• Message text: End year is before the start date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADJP_CP202 - End year is before the start date ?

  The SAP error message HRPADJP_CP202: End year is before the start date typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there is a mismatch in the date ranges specified for an employee's records. This error indicates that the end date of a certain period (like a contract, employment, or payroll period) is set before the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered an end date that is earlier than the start date in the relevant infotype (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment, etc.).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the infotypes or the payroll schema that lead to incorrect date handling.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the relevant infotype records for the employee in question. Ensure that the end date is not earlier than the start date. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data and checking the relevant infotypes.
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update the records to ensure that the end date is after the start date.
  Review Data Migration: If the error arose after a data migration, check the migration scripts or processes to ensure that they correctly handle date values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific infotypes to understand the expected date formats and constraints.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them in production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that may be causing the issue, such as:
  
  Infotype 0000 (Actions)
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access and modify employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPADJP_CP202 error in SAP.