How To Fix HRPAO_TIMEPERIOD002 - End date preceeds start date

HRPAO_TIMEPERIOD002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_TIMEPERIOD - Time period

• Message number: 002

• Message text: End date preceeds start date

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HRPAO_TIMEPERIOD002 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAO_TIMEPERIOD002 indicates that there is an issue with the time period defined in the system, specifically that the end date of a time period precedes the start date. This error typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when trying to create or modify a time period for an employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered the end date as being earlier than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date entries.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with how the time periods are configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the start and end dates for the time period in question. Ensure that the end date is indeed later than the start date.
  Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, update them to reflect