How To Fix HRPAYCN074 - Input a valid effective begin date for new contribution base.

HRPAYCN074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Input a valid effective begin date for new contribution base.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must input a valid date to specify from which date the new
contribution base become effective. This field can not leave blank.

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 HRPAYCN074 - Input a valid effective begin date for new contribution base. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN074, which states "Input a valid effective begin date for new contribution base," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system requires a valid effective date for a new contribution base, which is often related to employee deductions or contributions to benefits.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Entry: The effective begin date entered for the new contribution base is either missing, incorrectly formatted, or not within the valid range.
  Date Overlap: There may be an overlap with existing contribution bases, meaning that the new date conflicts with previously defined contribution periods.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the payroll or benefits module may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with date validation.
  Missing Master Data: The employee's master data may not be complete or may have inconsistencies that prevent the system from accepting the new contribution