How To Fix HRPAYDESV651 - Select a reference date/time for the notice period

HRPAYDESV651 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Select a reference date/time for the notice period

What causes this issue?

You have not selected a reference date or time for the notice period.
The field cannot be initial if the <DS:DE.P01_SV_EL_IT_KF>Period of
Notice</> input field contains a value.

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?

Select a reference date and time with regard to the
<DS:DE.P01_SV_EL_IT_KF>Period of Notice</> in the <LS>Electronic Data
Exchange</> infotype (IT0700) subtype <LS>DBKE</>.

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 HRPAYDESV651 - Select a reference date/time for the notice period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV651, which states "Select a reference date/time for the notice period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system requires a specific reference date or time to calculate the notice period for an employee, which is often necessary for various HR processes, such as terminations or resignations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Date/Time: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not provided a reference date or time when attempting to process a notice period for an employee.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the notice period settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required date/time in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide Reference Date/Time:
  
  When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid reference date and time for the notice period. This