How To Fix HRPAYAT_3238007 - Enter a valid leaving date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_3238 - 'Payment After Leaving A' Infotype

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Enter a valid leaving date.

What causes this issue?

The employee must still be active in the company on his or her leaving
date. The employee is then inactive one day after the leaving date.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check that you have selected the leaving date correctly. Change the
date, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_3238007 - Enter a valid leaving date. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_3238007, which states "Enter a valid leaving date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a valid leaving date for an employee, but the date provided is either missing, incorrectly formatted, or not valid according to the business rules defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Leaving Date: The leaving date field may be empty when it is required.
  Incorrect Format: The date may not be in the correct format expected by the system (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY).
  Invalid Date: The date entered may not be a valid calendar date (e.g., February 30).
  Business Rules: The date may fall outside of acceptable ranges defined by the organization (e.g., a leaving date in the future).
  Employee Status: The employee's status may not allow for a leaving date to be entered (e.g., if the employee is already terminated).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Leaving Date Field: Ensure that the leaving date is filled in and is not left blank.
  Verify Date Format: Make sure the date is entered in the correct format as per the system's requirements.
  Validate the Date: Confirm that the date entered is a valid date and does not fall on a non-existent day.
  Review Business Rules: Check if there are any specific business rules or configurations that might restrict the leaving date.
  Employee Status Check: Ensure that the employee's status allows for a leaving date to be set. If the employee is already terminated, you may need to review their record.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for handling employee leaving dates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) when encountering this error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee records.
  Testing: If you are in a testing environment, ensure that the data you are using is valid and consistent with the configurations in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.