How To Fix HRPBSSA164 - Length of each extension period of delegation shall not exceed &1 months


HRPBSSA164 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: HRPBSSA -

  • Message number: 164

  • Message text: Length of each extension period of delegation shall not exceed &1 months

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HRPBSSA164 - Details

  • The SAP error message HRPBSSA164 indicates that there is an issue with the length of the extension period for a delegation in the SAP HR module. Specifically, it states that the length of each extension period of delegation must not exceed a specified number of months (denoted by &1 in the error message).
    
    Cause: This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a delegation in the SAP system, and the duration you have specified for the extension period exceeds the maximum allowed limit set in the system configuration. The limit is defined in the system settings for delegation periods, which is often based on business rules or legal requirements.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Delegation Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for delegations in the SAP HR module. This can usually be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant HR settings. Look for

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