How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV169 - The entry date could not be determined

HRPAYDEBAV169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBAV - HR-BAV (CPS) Error Messages (Germany)

• Message number: 169

• Message text: The entry date could not be determined

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the date was determined.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Read the documentation on function module &V1& for error &V2&.

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

Function module: &V1&
Error number: &V2&

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 HRPAYDEBAV169 - The entry date could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV169, which states "The entry date could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee data in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid date for a specific entry, which is crucial for processing payroll or other HR-related functions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The entry date for a payroll-related action (like a new hire, termination, or change in employee status) may not be correctly entered or may be missing in the employee's master data.
  Date 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of date types in the payroll schema or infotype settings.
  Time Constraints: The date being referenced may fall outside the valid range for payroll processing (e.g., a date in the future or too far in the past).
  Infotype Errors: The relevant infotype (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0002) may not