How To Fix HRPADQA440 - The begin date should be the first day of the month

HRPADQA440 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADQA - Message Class PB QA

• Message number: 440

• Message text: The begin date should be the first day of the month

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADQA440 - The begin date should be the first day of the month ?

  The SAP error message HRPADQA440, which states "The begin date should be the first day of the month," typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) processes, particularly when dealing with infotypes that require date entries to conform to specific formats or rules.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a date entered in a relevant infotype (such as an employment record, payroll, or other HR-related data) does not start on the first day of the month. For example, if you try to enter a start date of March 15, 2023, the system will reject it because it does not meet the requirement of being the first day of the month (March 1, 2023).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Date Entry: Review the date you are trying to enter in the infotype. Ensure that it is set to the first day of the month. For example, if you are entering a date