How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN277 - IT 0059: Temporary contract has ended on &1 (field CTEDT) before &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 277

• Message text: IT 0059: Temporary contract has ended on &1 (field CTEDT) before &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN277 - IT 0059: Temporary contract has ended on &1 (field CTEDT) before &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN277 IT 0059 indicates that there is an issue with the temporary contract of an employee in the HR module, specifically related to the end date of the contract. The error message suggests that the contract has ended on a specific date (CTEDT) before the date specified in the second parameter (&2), which is likely the date of a payroll run or another relevant date.
  Cause:
  
  Contract End Date: The temporary contract for the employee has an end date that is earlier than the date being processed (e.g., payroll date).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry for the employee's contract details, such as the end date being set incorrectly.
  Contract Status: The employee's contract may have been terminated or ended, but there are still actions being attempted that require the contract to be active.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Dates: Review the employee's contract details in the system. Ensure that the end date (CTEDT) is set correctly and that it aligns with the date being processed.
  Update Contract Information: If the contract is still valid and should be active, update the end date to a future date or correct any discrepancies in the contract details.
  Review Payroll Processing Dates: Ensure that the payroll processing dates or any other relevant dates are correct and do not fall outside the active period of the employee's contract.
  Consult with HR: If there are complexities regarding the employee's contract status, consult with the HR department to clarify the situation and make necessary adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee contract details.
  Infotype 0059: This infotype (IT 0059) is specifically related to temporary contracts in SAP HR. Familiarize yourself with the fields and their meanings to better understand the data being processed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling HR-related errors and managing employee contracts.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating the necessary information, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.