How To Fix HRPADSA116 - Expiry date is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADSA - Message Class PB KSA

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Expiry date is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADSA116 - Expiry date is required ?

  The SAP error message HRPADSA116, which states "Expiry date is required," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee data management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a required field for an expiry date is missing or not filled in when trying to save or process employee-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Expiry Date: The most common cause is that the expiry date field is not filled in for a specific infotype (e.g., infotype 0041 for "Date Specifications" or infotype 0021 for "Family Member/Dependents").
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require an expiry date for certain infotypes or employee records.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering the expiry date during data entry or updates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Expiry Date: Navigate to the relevant infotype where the error is occurring and ensure that the expiry date field is filled in. This may involve:
  
  Going to the employee's master data (transaction PA30).
  Selecting the appropriate infotype.
  Entering a valid expiry date.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the expiry date is not supposed to be mandatory, check the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Use transaction SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant section for personnel administration and check the settings for infotypes to see if the expiry date is set as mandatory.
  
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained to understand the importance of filling in all required fields, including expiry dates, when entering or updating employee data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific infotype to understand the requirements for data entry.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the specific infotypes that may require an expiry date. Common infotypes include:
  
  Infotype 0041 (Date Specifications)
  Infotype 0021 (Family Member/Dependents)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on handling expiry dates in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By addressing the missing expiry date and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the HRPADSA116 error effectively.