How To Fix HRPAYDEST398 - Validity start date is not in current year (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Validity start date is not in current year (&1)

What causes this issue?

The "Lock Elster" indicator cannot be set for the selected infotype
record because its validity does not begin in the specified calendar
year.

How to fix this error?

Split the infotype record into two new records with the correct temporal
validity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 HRPAYDEST398 - Validity start date is not in current year (&1) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST398 indicates that there is an issue with the validity start date of a payroll or personnel action that is not set in the current year. This error typically arises in the context of HR and payroll processing when the system expects the validity start date to be within the current fiscal or calendar year, but it is set to a date from a previous year or a future year.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The validity start date for a payroll action or personnel record has been entered incorrectly, possibly due to manual entry errors.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the dates may not have been adjusted to fit the current year.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain date constraints which are not being met.
  Year-End Processing: If you are processing payroll at the end of the year, the system may be expecting all entries to be valid for the new year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity start date in the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0002) and ensure it is set to a date within the current year.
  Correct the Date: If the date is incorrect, update it to the appropriate date that falls within the current year.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to payroll and personnel actions to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Migration Review: If this is a result of data migration, ensure that all dates have been correctly adjusted to the current year.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling date-related errors in HR modules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: The error may be related to specific infotypes such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), or IT0002 (Personal Data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the infotypes.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll or personnel action to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR modules for further assistance.