How To Fix HRPBSAU402 - Invalid actual term. date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSAU - Message Class For Public Sector(Australia)

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Invalid actual term. date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSAU402 - Invalid actual term. date ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSAU402 "Invalid actual term. date" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the termination date of an employee's record, which is not valid or not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The termination date may not be in the correct format or may not conform to the expected date range.
  Future Date: The termination date might be set to a future date, which is not allowed in the context of processing terminations.
  Missing Data: Required fields related to the termination process may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may not allow for a termination to be processed (e.g., if the employee is already terminated or on leave).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain termination dates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the termination date is entered in the correct format (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY).
  Validate Date: Make sure the termination date is not set in the future and is within the valid range for processing.
  Complete Required Fields: Verify that all necessary fields related to the termination are filled out correctly.
  Review Employee Status: Check the employee's current status in the system to ensure that they can be terminated.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HCM configuration team to review any settings that may be affecting the termination process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA40 (Personnel Actions) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and correct the employee's data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidance on handling personnel actions and terminations.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPBSAU402 error message in SAP.