How To Fix HRPBSHU205 - End date cannot be before start date

HRPBSHU205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSHU - HR Public sector (H) developments

• Message number: 205

• Message text: End date cannot be before start date

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HRPBSHU205 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSHU205, which states "End date cannot be before start date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when there is an attempt to enter or modify a date range where the end date is earlier than the start date. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or updating employee records, time entries, or other date-related fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is simply entering the end date incorrectly, making it earlier than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the system may lead to unexpected behavior regarding date validations.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently select the wrong dates due to interface issues or misunderstanding of the date fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the start and