How To Fix HRPBSHU316 - Contract type (&1) is not valid in interval &2-&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Contract type (&1) is not valid in interval &2-&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSHU316 - Contract type (&1) is not valid in interval &2-&3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSHU316 indicates that there is an issue with the contract type specified for an employee in the system. Specifically, it means that the contract type you are trying to use (denoted as &1) is not valid for the specified date range (denoted as &2 to &3). This error typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contract Type: The contract type you are trying to assign to the employee does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  Date Range Issues: The contract type may be valid, but it is not valid for the specific date range you are trying to use. For example, the contract type may have been deactivated or not applicable for the specified period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain contract types based on specific criteria (e.g., employee group, organizational unit).
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a simple typo or error in the entry of the contract type or the date range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction codes like SPRO) and verify that the contract type is correctly defined and active for the specified date range.
  Ensure that the contract type is assigned to the relevant employee group or organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Range:
  
  Check the validity of the date range you are using. Make sure that the contract type is valid for the entire period specified.
  If the contract type is only valid for certain dates, adjust the date range accordingly.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry for any typos or mistakes in the contract type or date range.
  Ensure that the correct contract type is being used for the employee's specific situation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific contract type and its validity.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to contract types and employee data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPBSHU316 error message in SAP.