How To Fix HRPIQ000_ILM_MSG042 - Error determining end of purpose date for attendance data

HRPIQ000_ILM_MSG042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000_ILM_MSG - SLCM : ILM Message class

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Error determining end of purpose date for attendance data

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HRPIQ000_ILM_MSG042 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000_ILM_MSG042 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with attendance data and the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) functionality. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the end of purpose date for the attendance data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The end of purpose date may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables or settings related to ILM.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the attendance records that prevent the system from determining the end of purpose date.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required to determine the end of purpose date.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the