How To Fix HRPSGB_HER136 - Contract end date is mandatory for fix term contracts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Contract end date is mandatory for fix term contracts

What causes this issue?

According to the contract types table (T5GPBSH_CTY) this contract type
is fiix term.
For fix term contracts the contract end date field is mandatory.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You have to enter a contract end date or change the contract type.
It is possible to enter high date (31.12.9999) for contract end date.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER136 - Contract end date is mandatory for fix term contracts ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER136 indicates that a contract end date is mandatory for fixed-term contracts. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration or when managing employee contracts in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a fixed-term contract for an employee without specifying an end date. In SAP, fixed-term contracts are those that have a defined start and end date, and the system requires both dates to be entered to ensure proper contract management and compliance with labor laws.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you provide an end date when creating or updating a fixed-term contract. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Contract Information:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  
  
  
  Select the Employee:
  
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the appropriate infotype (e.g., Infotype 0016 for Contract Elements).
  
  
  
  Enter the Contract Details:
  
  If you are creating a new contract, ensure that you fill in both the start date and the end date.
  If you are modifying an existing contract, check if the end date is missing and enter it.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes to the employee's record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fixed-term vs. Permanent Contracts: Understand the difference between fixed-term and permanent contracts in your organization, as this will help in managing employee records accurately.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that the contract details comply with local labor laws and regulations, as they may dictate specific requirements for fixed-term contracts.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on managing employee contracts and the specific infotypes related to contract management.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee contracts in the SAP system.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP HR administrator or support team for further assistance.