How To Fix HRPADNO_ADT007 - 'To date' may not be initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_ADT - ADT Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: 'To date' may not be initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADNO_ADT007 - 'To date' may not be initial ?

  The SAP error message HRPADNO_ADT007, which states "'To date' may not be initial," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee data management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "To date," is not filled in when it is mandatory for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to save or process an action (such as a personnel action, infotype update, etc.) that requires a "To date" to be specified, but the field is left blank. This is common in scenarios where you are trying to define a period for an employment action, such as a contract end date, termination, or any other time-bound action.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the "To date" field is filled in appropriately. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
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