How To Fix HRPBSSG870 - RPUPBSR8: Call to Function Module 'COMPUTE_YEARS_BETWEEN_DATES' fails

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSG - Message Class For Public Sector(Singapore)

• Message number: 870

• Message text: RPUPBSR8: Call to Function Module 'COMPUTE_YEARS_BETWEEN_DATES' fails

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSG870 - RPUPBSR8: Call to Function Module 'COMPUTE_YEARS_BETWEEN_DATES' fails ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSG870 RPUPBSR8 indicates that there was a failure when calling the function module COMPUTE_YEARS_BETWEEN_DATES. This function module is typically used to calculate the number of years between two dates, and issues can arise due to various reasons.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The input dates provided to the function module may not be in the correct format or may be invalid (e.g., a date that does not exist).
  Null or Empty Values: One or both of the date parameters may be null or empty, leading to a failure in processing.
  Data Type Mismatch: The parameters passed to the function module may not match the expected data types.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the system configuration or the function module itself, such as missing or corrupted components.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to call the function module.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Dates: Verify that the dates being passed to the function module are valid and in the correct format (e.g., YYYYMMDD).
  Handle Null Values: Ensure that both date parameters are populated and not null or empty before calling the function.
  Data Type Verification: Confirm that the data types of the parameters match the expected types for the function module.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP debugger, you can set breakpoints to analyze the values being passed to the function module and identify where the failure occurs.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the COMPUTE_YEARS_BETWEEN_DATES function module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Function Module Documentation: Review the documentation for COMPUTE_YEARS_BETWEEN_DATES to understand its parameters and expected behavior.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or system-specific issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the COMPUTE_YEARS_BETWEEN_DATES function module.