How To Fix HRPBSHU367 - Reference time end cannot be earlier than the reference time start

HRPBSHU367 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 367

• Message text: Reference time end cannot be earlier than the reference time start

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HRPBSHU367 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSHU367, which states "Reference time end cannot be earlier than the reference time start," typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) modules, particularly when dealing with time management or payroll processing. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the time intervals specified for a particular operation, such as a time evaluation or payroll run.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The end date for a reference time period is set before the start date. This can happen if the user mistakenly enters the dates in the wrong order.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors where the dates are not correctly aligned.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, configuration settings in the system may lead to incorrect date calculations or defaults.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPBSHU367 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Inputs:
  
  Review the reference time start and end dates that you