How To Fix HRTM00_JOB_FAMILY031 - Deletion date lies outside the validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTM00_JOB_FAMILY - HR Job Family: Job Family

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Deletion date lies outside the validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTM00_JOB_FAMILY031 - Deletion date lies outside the validity period ?

  The SAP error message HRTM00_JOB_FAMILY031 with the description "Deletion date lies outside the validity period" typically occurs in the context of managing job families or job classifications within the SAP system, particularly in the Human Resources (HR) module.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that you are trying to delete a job family or job classification record, but the deletion date you have specified falls outside the validity period of that record. Each job family or classification has a defined validity period (start date and end date), and the deletion date must fall within this range for the deletion to be processed successfully.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Review the job family or classification record you are trying to delete. Check the validity period (start date and end date) of the record.
  Ensure that the deletion date you are trying to use falls within this validity period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Deletion Date:
  
  If the deletion date is outside the validity period, you will need to either:
  
  Change the deletion date to a date that falls within the validity period.
  If necessary, adjust the validity period of the job family or classification record to include the deletion date.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct transaction code or method to delete the job family. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing job families and classifications, as the process may vary based on your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (for organizational management) or PPOC (for job classification) that may be involved in managing job families.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete job families or classifications in the SAP system.
  Change Logs: Check change logs or history for the job family to understand any recent changes that might affect the validity period.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and successfully manage job families within your SAP system.