How To Fix HRTIM00BLPITATTABS001 - End date is before start date; record not counted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00BLPITATTABS - Messages for Infotype 2001 Processing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: End date is before start date; record not counted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00BLPITATTABS001 - End date is before start date; record not counted ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00BLPITATTABS001 indicates that there is an issue with the time management data, specifically that the end date of a time record is before the start date. This typically occurs in the context of attendance or absence records in the SAP Time Management module.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The end date of a time record has been entered incorrectly, making it earlier than the start date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered dates incorrectly during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Time Record:
  
  Navigate to the relevant time record in SAP.
  Verify the start and end dates to ensure that the end date is not earlier than the start date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates:
  
  If you find that the end date is indeed before the start date, correct the end date to a valid value that is equal to or later than the start date.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the error is due to data migration, review the migration process to ensure that date formats and values were correctly handled.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If manual entry errors are common, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter time records.
  
  
  
  Validation Checks:
  
  Implement validation checks in the system to prevent users from entering an end date that is before the start date in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check and correct time records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address similar issues or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Time Management for best practices in managing attendance and absence records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that time records are accurately maintained in the SAP system.