How To Fix HRTNM_MSG171 - &1: validity dates of the E are outside validity dates of the TN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTNM_MSG - Message class for Training Needs Management

• Message number: 171

• Message text: &1: validity dates of the E are outside validity dates of the TN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTNM_MSG171 - &1: validity dates of the E are outside validity dates of the TN ?

  The SAP error message HRTNM_MSG171 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the validity dates of an employee's data (E) and the validity dates of the corresponding organizational unit or position (TN). This error often arises in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when trying to assign an employee to a position or organizational unit that is not valid for the specified dates.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The validity dates of the employee's record (e.g., start date, end date) do not align with the validity dates of the organizational unit or position they are being assigned to.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in entering the dates for either the employee or the organizational unit/position.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or position validity dates may not have been updated in the employee's record.
  Data Deletion: The organizational unit or position may have been deleted or made inactive for the specified dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of both the employee's record and the organizational unit/position. Ensure that the employee's start and end dates fall within the validity period of the organizational unit or position.
  Update Records: If there is a discrepancy, update the employee's record or the organizational unit/position validity dates as necessary to ensure they align.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the correct dates or if there have been recent changes in the organizational structure, consult with your HR department or system administrator for clarification.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like PA30 for personnel administration) to check and modify the employee's data and organizational assignments.
  Testing: After making changes, test the assignment again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PPOME (Display Organizational Plan) to navigate and check the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing employee data and organizational structures.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to employee records and organizational units in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRTNM_MSG171 and ensure that the employee's data is correctly aligned with the organizational structure.