How To Fix HRPAYDESV594 - In field '&1', a date must be specified

HRPAYDESV594 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 594

• Message text: In field '&1', a date must be specified

What causes this issue?

A date must be specified in field <ZK>&v1&</> because the employment
relationship is fixed-term.

System Response

The notification is created in status <ZK>With Errors.</>

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDESV594 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDESV594 indicates that a required date field is missing a value. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration when the system expects a date to be entered in a specific field, but it is either left blank or not formatted correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a date in a required field.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: The field may not be correctly mapped in the configuration, leading to the system not recognizing it as a required field.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error or formatting issue with the date that prevents the system from recognizing it.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may inadvertently cause this error by altering the expected behavior of standard fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the screen or transaction where the error occurred