How To Fix HRPANL_EN204 - Start date for Inc. Std Education not within validity period of infotype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPANL_EN - Messages for NL Master Data

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Start date for Inc. Std Education not within validity period of infotype

What causes this issue?

You have defined a start date for the increase standard of education
activities that is not within the validity period for the infotype
record.

System Response

The payment reduction associated with increasing the employee's standard
of education is not included in payroll calculations and processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the date specified in the <LS>Increase Standard of Education Start
Date</> field, and correct as required.
If the <LS>Increase Standard of Education</> checkbox is selected and
the associated start date is valid for 2010, then the employee receives
a payment reduction. The payment reduction is processed in the period
that corresponds to the activity start date.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPANL_EN204 - Start date for Inc. Std Education not within validity period of infotype ?

  The SAP error message HRPANL_EN204 indicates that there is an issue with the start date for the "Incentive Standard Education" (or similar infotype) not falling within the validity period defined for that infotype in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when trying to enter or modify data related to employee education or training records.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The start date you are trying to enter for the infotype does not fall within the validity period that has been defined for that infotype. Each infotype in SAP has a validity period that specifies the range of dates during which the data is considered valid.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the dates for certain infotypes, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: The date may have been entered incorrectly, either by mistake or due to a misunderstanding of the required format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Period: Review the validity period for the infotype in question. You can do this by navigating to the infotype in the SAP HR module and checking the start and end dates.
  Adjust Dates: If the start date you are trying to enter is outside the defined validity period, you will need to either:
  
  Change the start date to a date that falls within the validity period.
  Extend the validity period of the infotype if appropriate and if you have the necessary permissions to do so.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you suspect that the issue is due to configuration settings, consult with your SAP HR administrator or a consultant who can review the infotype settings and make necessary adjustments.
  Data Entry Verification: Double-check the date format and ensure that the date is entered correctly according to the system's requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee-related data. Each infotype has a specific purpose and is defined by a validity period.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit infotype records.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to infotype records, as restrictions may prevent you from modifying certain fields.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing infotypes and understanding validity periods.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.