How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS106 - Seniority/Age "As At Date" &1 must be in the format "DD.MM"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Seniority/Age "As At Date" &1 must be in the format "DD.MM"

What causes this issue?

This employee belongs to an employee grouping that has been customised
to derive its Age and/or Seniority as at a specific calendar date each
year. This has been customised in the features GAGES and/or GLOSS. The
feature's return value should contain the Calendar Date in the format
DD.MM. However, the date is NOT in the correct format.

System Response

Error, incorrect customing of the feature GAGES and/or GLOSS

How to fix this error?

Change the incorrect feature GAGES and/or GLOSS to either have a
Calendar Date in the correct format necessary or to use a different
method of deriving Age and/or Seniority.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS106 - Seniority/Age "As At Date" &1 must be in the format "DD.MM" ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS106 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, specifically when dealing with seniority or age calculations. The error indicates that the "As At Date" field is not in the expected format, which is "DD.MM" (day and month).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the input date not conforming to the required format. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect date format being entered by the user.
  System settings or configurations that expect a specific date format.
  Data being imported or processed that does not match the expected format.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the date you are entering in the "As At Date" field is in the correct format "DD.MM". For example, if you want to enter March 15, it should be entered as "15.03".
  
  
  Review User Input: If the date is being entered manually, double-check for any typographical errors or incorrect entries.
  
  
  System Settings: Verify the date format settings in your SAP system. Sometimes, the date format can be influenced by user profile settings or regional settings in the system.
  
  
  Data Import/Upload: If the date is being imported from an external source (like a file upload), ensure that the data in the source file is formatted correctly before importing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or module you are working with for any additional formatting requirements.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the input again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or guidelines on the correct input formats for date fields in the system.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the date is entered in the correct format and verifying system settings, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_ABS106 error effectively.