How To Fix HRPADUNEG020 - End Date is set equal to Start date; no customized default value exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUNEG - Message Class for Education Grant

• Message number: 020

• Message text: End Date is set equal to Start date; no customized default value exist

What causes this issue?

No default value for Enddate setting is found in the customizing.,,,,

System Response

Enddate is set equal to the Startdate.

How to fix this error?

There are two possibilities to setup a default number of months to
calculate the related Enddate:
1) Setup Feature UNEGS with the Constant you want to choose from table
T511K with it's value
Standard Constants are EGSY1 up to EGSY3.
2) Maintain the default value in table T7UN_ATTRIBS under name
'EG_DEF_LENGTH_SYEAR'
Standard value here is set to 10 months.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUNEG020 - End Date is set equal to Start date; no customized default value exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUNEG020 indicates that there is an issue with the date settings in a personnel action or infotype record. Specifically, it means that the end date is set to be the same as the start date, which is not allowed in the system unless a customized default value is defined.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The end date of a record (e.g., employment, contract, etc.) is set to the same date as the start date. This can happen during data entry or when processing personnel actions.
  Missing Customization: The system does not have a customized default value that allows for the end date to be equal to the start date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Dates: Change the end date to be after the start date. For example, if the start date is set to January 1, 2023, the end date should be set to January 2, 2023, or later.
  Check Configuration: If you need to allow the end date to be the same as the start date, you may need to consult with your SAP HR configuration team to see if a customization can be implemented to allow this scenario.
  Review Personnel Actions: Ensure that the personnel actions being processed are correctly configured and that the dates align with the business rules of your organization.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: This error often occurs in infotypes related to employee data, such as infotype 0000 (Actions) or infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on customizing date handling in your SAP system.
  Testing: After making changes, test the personnel action again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  If the issue persists after making the necessary adjustments, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.