How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV216 - Input of date type from infotype 41 is required

HRPAYDEBAV216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Input of date type from infotype 41 is required

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HRPAYDEBAV216 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV216 indicates that there is an issue with the input of date type data from Infotype 41 (which is typically related to "Time Management" in SAP HR). This error usually occurs when the system expects a date input but does not receive it in the correct format or when the required date field is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Field: The required date field in Infotype 41 is not filled in.
  Incorrect Date Format: The date provided does not conform to the expected format (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as overlapping records or incorrect entries in related infotypes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how Infotype 41 is processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 41 Entries: 
  
  Go to the relevant employee's record and check Infotype 41 for any missing or incorrectly formatted date fields.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out