How To Fix HRPAO_TIMEDATA020 - Earliest selection date changed from &1 to &2 for infotype &3

HRPAO_TIMEDATA020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_TIMEDATA - Messages for Time Infotypes in PAO (s. a. HRPAO_ABSENCE)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Earliest selection date changed from &1 to &2 for infotype &3

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HRPAO_TIMEDATA020 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAO_TIMEDATA020 indicates that there has been a change in the earliest selection date for a specific infotype in the Human Resources module. This message typically arises when there is a discrepancy between the date that the system is trying to process and the date that is allowed based on the configuration or the data in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The earliest selection date for the infotype may have been configured incorrectly or has been changed in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the employee's infotype records, such as overlapping dates or incorrect date entries.
  Infotype Validity: The infotype being accessed may have specific validity periods that restrict the dates that can be selected.
  User Input: The user may have entered a date that is outside the allowed range for the infotype.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the infotype in question. Ensure that