How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV401 - Start and end dates are not the same

HRPAYDEBAV401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Start and end dates are not the same

What causes this issue?

The start date and the end date differ.

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?

Enter the end date the same as the start date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV401 - Start and end dates are not the same ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV401 indicates that there is a mismatch between the start and end dates in a payroll-related process. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with payroll results or infotypes that require consistent date ranges.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Inconsistent Date Ranges: The start and end dates for a payroll period or an infotype record do not match. For example, if you are trying to process payroll for a specific period, the start date might be set to the beginning of the month, while the end date is set to a different date.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or in the infotype settings that lead to this inconsistency.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to mismatched dates in employee records or payroll results.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDEBAV401 error, you can