How To Fix HRPAYDEE2004 - Do not enter key date for initial registration/change of data provider

HRPAYDEE2004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Do not enter key date for initial registration/change of data provider

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HRPAYDEE2004 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2004, which states "Do not enter key date for initial registration/change of data provider," typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) payroll processing when there is an issue with the key date being entered for an initial registration or change of a data provider.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Key Date Entry: A key date has been entered in a field where it is not allowed. In the context of initial registration or changes to a data provider, the system expects that no key date should be specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected input for the payroll process.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a key date when they should not, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDEE2004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the input fields in the transaction where