How To Fix HRPAYDESV666 - From-date of maternity protection period must be before/same as To-date

HRPAYDESV666 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 666

• Message text: From-date of maternity protection period must be before/same as To-date

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HRPAYDESV666 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDESV666 indicates that there is an issue with the dates entered for the maternity protection period in the HR module. Specifically, the "From-date" must be earlier than or the same as the "To-date." This error typically arises when the dates are incorrectly entered in the system, leading to a logical inconsistency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the "From-date" for the maternity protection period has been entered as later than the "To-date."
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  User Input Error: Manual entry errors can lead to incorrect date sequences.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the entries for the maternity protection period in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0060 - Maternity Protection). Ensure that the "From-date" is earlier than or equal to the "To-date."
  Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, update them