How To Fix HRTMC_BASIS518 - February 28 should be entered instead of February 29

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTMC_BASIS - Message Class for Talent Management Core (HCM_TMC)

• Message number: 518

• Message text: February 28 should be entered instead of February 29

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS518 - February 28 should be entered instead of February 29 ?

  The SAP error message HRTMC_BASIS518 indicates that there is an issue with the date input, specifically related to the handling of leap years. The error message suggests that February 29 is not a valid date for the context in which it is being used, and it is prompting the user to enter February 28 instead.
  Cause:
  
  Leap Year Handling: The error typically arises in non-leap years when February 29 is not a valid date. If the system is expecting a date in a year that is not a leap year, it will throw this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not properly account for leap years or date validations.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered February 29 in a year that is not a leap year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Year: Verify the year for which you are trying to enter the date. If it is not a leap year, change the date to February 28.
  Correct Data Entry: If you have mistakenly entered February 29, simply correct it to February 28.
  System Configuration: If the error persists and you believe it should allow February 29 (for example, in a leap year), check the system configuration or consult with your SAP Basis or HR module administrator to ensure that leap year handling is correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or support notes related to date handling and leap years for any additional guidance or patches that may be required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Leap Year Rules: A leap year occurs every 4 years, except for years that are divisible by 100 but not by 400. For example, the year 2000 was a leap year, but 1900 was not.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to date handling in your specific version of SAP.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to correctly enter dates, especially around leap years, to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.