How To Fix HRPFD00754 - Validity periods overlap or are incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 754

• Message text: Validity periods overlap or are incomplete

What causes this issue?

The validity periods for the method variants overlap or are incomplete.
A method variant must exist in the rule for every time.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the method variants.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD00754 - Validity periods overlap or are incomplete ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00754 indicates that there is an issue with the validity periods of infotypes in the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically related to personnel data. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify an infotype record, and the validity periods of the records overlap or are not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: You may have two or more infotype records for the same employee that have overlapping validity periods. For example, if one record is valid from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and another record is valid from June 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, this will trigger the error.
  
  
  Incomplete Validity Periods: If a record is missing a start date or an end date, or if the end date is earlier than the start date, this can also lead to the error.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect validity periods being set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the infotype records for the employee in question. Look for overlapping validity periods and ensure that each record has a unique validity period.
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods: If you find overlapping records, you will need to adjust the validity periods so that they do not overlap. This may involve changing the start or end dates of one or more records.
  
  
  Complete Validity Periods: Ensure that all infotype records have both a start date and an end date. If an end date is not applicable, you can set it to a far future date (e.g., December 31, 9999) to indicate that the record is still valid.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit infotype records.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the validity periods or how to adjust them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your HR or SAP support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee data. Each infotype has a validity period that defines when the data is applicable.
  Data Consistency: Maintaining data consistency in HR records is crucial for accurate reporting and compliance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPFD00754 error and ensure that the validity periods for your infotype records are correctly set.