How To Fix HRPIQET020 - Key date &1 is outside of validity period &3-&4 of ext. organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQET - External Academic Work/Grades/Credits/Qualifications

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Key date &1 is outside of validity period &3-&4 of ext. organization &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQET020 - Key date &1 is outside of validity period &3-&4 of ext. organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQET020 indicates that there is an issue with the key date you are trying to use in relation to the validity period of an external organization. This error typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The key date you are trying to use (represented as &1) falls outside the defined validity period (from &3 to &4) for the external organization (represented as &2).
  This can happen if you are trying to access or modify data for an external organization that is not valid for the specified key date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Key Date: Ensure that the key date you are using is correct and intended for the operation you are performing.
  
  
  Review Validity Period: Look up the external organization in question and check its validity period. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code OOMR for organizational management).
  
  
  Adjust Key Date: If the key date is indeed outside the validity period, you may need to adjust it to fall within the valid range. Alternatively, if you need to work with data outside of the current validity period, you may need to extend the validity period of the external organization.
  
  
  Consult with HR or System Administrator: If you are unsure about the validity periods or how to adjust them, consult with your HR department or SAP system administrator for guidance.
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency: Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the external organization that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OOMR (for organizational management) or PA30 (for personnel administration) to manage organizational data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing external organizations and validity periods.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.