How To Fix HRPADQA371 - Foundation date for company code &1 must be in form of YYYY/MM/DD

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADQA - Message Class PB QA

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Foundation date for company code &1 must be in form of YYYY/MM/DD

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADQA371 - Foundation date for company code &1 must be in form of YYYY/MM/DD ?

  The SAP error message HRPADQA371 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the foundation date for a company code in the Human Resources (HR) module. Specifically, the error states that the foundation date must be in the format of YYYY/MM/DD, which is a standard date format.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  The foundation date for the specified company code is entered in an incorrect format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY).
  The date field is left blank or contains invalid characters.
  There may be a mismatch in the expected date format due to localization settings or user profile settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date Format:
  
  Ensure that the foundation date is entered in the correct format: YYYY/MM/DD. For example, if the foundation date is January 1, 2023, it should be entered as 2023/01/01.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the foundation date is being entered.
  Correct the date entry to match the required format.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After correcting the date, validate the entry to ensure that it is accepted without errors.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check if the user profile settings are configured to use the correct date format. Sometimes, the date format can be influenced by user-specific settings.
  
  
  
  Localization Settings:
  
  If the system is set up for multiple locales, ensure that the date format aligns with the expected format for the specific locale.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where you are entering the foundation date, you may be using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or similar.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on date formats and localization settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address similar issues or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.