How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV180 - End date & is before start date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: End date & is before start date &

What causes this issue?

The end of period &V1& is before the start of period &V2&.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV180 - End date & is before start date & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV180 typically indicates that there is a problem with the date configuration in the payroll or personnel administration module. Specifically, it suggests that an end date is set before a start date, which is logically incorrect and prevents the system from processing the payroll or personnel data correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered an end date that is earlier than the start date in a relevant infotype (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment, etc.).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date entries.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll or personnel administration settings that lead to incorrect date handling.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records: Review the relevant infotype records for the employee in question. Ensure that all date entries are correct and that the end date is not before the start date.
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the infotypes.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If you find any discrepancies, correct the dates accordingly. Make sure that the end date is set to a date that is equal to or after the start date.
  
  
  Review Payroll Control Record: If the error occurs during payroll processing, check the payroll control record to ensure that the payroll period is correctly defined and that there are no overlapping periods.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the HR data to identify any other potential issues that may cause similar errors.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that may be causing the issue, such as:
  
  Infotype 0000 (Actions)
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20, PA30, and PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing) to navigate and troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the HRPAYDEBAV180 error in SAP.