How To Fix HRPAY99PM187 - Start date is in the past, so start is impossible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Start date is in the past, so start is impossible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM187 - Start date is in the past, so start is impossible ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM187 indicates that there is an issue with the start date of a particular action or process in the Human Resources (HR) module. Specifically, it means that the start date you are trying to use is in the past, which is not allowed for the action you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a start date that is earlier than the current date.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or rules in the system that prevent actions from being initiated with past dates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Start Date: Verify the start date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is set to today’s date or a future date.
  Adjust the Action: If the action you are trying to