How To Fix HRWPC_REQ044 - Please specify either the Desired End Date or the Length of Assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWPC_REQ - Message class to catch errors in the Requisition Scenario

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Please specify either the Desired End Date or the Length of Assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWPC_REQ044 - Please specify either the Desired End Date or the Length of Assignment ?

  The SAP error message HRWPC_REQ044, which states "Please specify either the Desired End Date or the Length of Assignment," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or workforce planning within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires either a specific end date for an assignment or a defined length of assignment to proceed with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user is trying to create or modify an assignment (such as a work assignment, project assignment, or similar) without providing the necessary information regarding the duration of that assignment.
  The system is configured to require either a "Desired End Date" or a "Length of Assignment" to ensure that the assignment is properly defined and can be managed within the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide the required information. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Specify a Desired End Date:
  
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