How To Fix HRPFD00453 - The validity period end should not be before the validity period start

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD00 - HR-PF: International Pension Fund

• Message number: 453

• Message text: The validity period end should not be before the validity period start

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD00453 - The validity period end should not be before the validity period start ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00453 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a personnel action or infotype record in the Human Resources module. Specifically, it means that the end date of the validity period is set before the start date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has mistakenly entered an end date that is earlier than the start date when creating or modifying a record.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to incorrect date handling.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the validity period dates in the infotype or personnel action you are trying to save. Ensure that the end date is on or after the start date.
  Correct the Entry: If you find that the end date is indeed before the start date, correct it by entering a valid end date that is equal to or later than the start date.
  Validation Rules: If this error occurs frequently, consider reviewing the validation rules in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: If the issue arises from data migration, perform a consistency check on the data to identify and correct any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: This error often occurs in infotypes related to employee data, such as infotype 0000 (Actions), infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment), or others that involve date ranges.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data are trained on the importance of correctly entering date ranges to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPFD00453 error and ensure that the validity periods in your SAP HR records are correctly configured.