How To Fix HRPAYDECI005 - Delimit area of validity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Delimit area of validity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI005 - Delimit area of validity ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI005 ("Delimit area of validity") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a specific infotype or data record.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: There may be overlapping records for the same infotype, which can cause conflicts in the validity period.
  Missing Delimitations: The system expects that certain records should be delimited (i.e., the end date should be set) before new records can be created or modified.
  Incorrect Date Entries: The start and end dates of the records may not be set correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the records correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDECI005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Go to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, etc.) for the employee in question.
  Review the existing records to identify any overlapping validity periods.
  
  
  
  Delimit Records:
  
  If you find overlapping records, you may need to delimit the older records. This can be done by editing the record and setting an appropriate end date.
  
  
  
  Correct Date Entries:
  
  Ensure that the start and end dates for the records are correctly set. The end date should not be earlier than the start date.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit infotypes.
  Use PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the records without making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's HR policies regarding data management.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in the HCM module, check if they might be affecting the validity periods.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HCM that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a validity period.
  Delimitation: Delimiting a record means setting an end date for it, which allows the system to recognize that the record is no longer valid after that date.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDECI005 error and ensure that the employee's data is correctly maintained in the SAP system.