How To Fix HRPAYDEST721 - Return code 3: request not permitted; birth or death date in the future

HRPAYDEST721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Return code 3: request not permitted; birth or death date in the future

What causes this issue?

The request for the personnel number was answered with return code 3,
stating that the request was not allowed because the field "Date of
Birth" and/or the field "Death Date" contains a date that is in the
future.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST721 - Return code 3: request not permitted; birth or death date in the future ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST721 with return code 3 indicates that there is an issue with a date related to a personnel action, specifically a birth or death date that is set in the future. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration when the system encounters a date that is not valid according to the business rules defined in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a birth date or death date has been entered incorrectly in the system, with a date that is later than the current date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be incorrect or improperly formatted dates.
  User Input Error: Manual entry errors by users when updating employee records can lead to future dates being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Records: Review the employee records in the SAP system to identify