How To Fix HRPBSUS462 - Certificate end date precedes begin date

HRPBSUS462 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSUS - Message Class For Public Sector(USA)

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Certificate end date precedes begin date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSUS462 - Certificate end date precedes begin date ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSUS462 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the date fields for a certificate in the Human Resources module, specifically in the context of the US Payroll. The error message states that the "certificate end date precedes begin date," which means that the end date of a certificate is set to a date that is earlier than the start date.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Entry Error: The dates were entered incorrectly, with the end date mistakenly set before the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with how the dates were transferred.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the dates to be interpreted incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Certificate Dates:
  
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0024 for