How To Fix HRTM00_JOB_FAMILY047 - End date lies outside the validity period (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 047

• Message text: End date lies outside the validity period (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTM00_JOB_FAMILY047 - End date lies outside the validity period (&1) ?

  The SAP error message HRTM00_JOB_FAMILY047 indicates that there is an issue with the end date of a job family or position that lies outside the defined validity period. This typically occurs in the context of managing job families, positions, or organizational structures within the SAP system, particularly in the Human Resources (HR) module.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The end date you are trying to set for a job family or position is earlier than the start date or is outside the defined validity period for that job family or position.
  There may be existing records or configurations that restrict the end date to a specific range, and the date you are trying to enter does not comply with these restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Review the validity period of the job family or position you are trying to modify. Ensure that the end date you are entering falls within this period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the end date is indeed outside the validity period, adjust it to a date that is within the allowed range.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for job families and positions in your SAP system. Ensure that the validity periods are set correctly and that there are no conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding job family management to understand the rules governing validity periods.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PPOME (for organizational management) or PPOSE (for position management) to view and edit job family or position details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to job families or positions, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.