How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP838 - Error delimiting dependent records in infotype 1954

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Error delimiting dependent records in infotype 1954

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP838 - Error delimiting dependent records in infotype 1954 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP838 Error delimiting dependent records in infotype 1954 typically occurs in the context of managing infotypes related to personnel administration, particularly when dealing with infotype 1954, which is used for managing dependent records in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the dependent records. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the infotype or related infotypes.
  
  
  Incorrect Date Ranges: The validity dates for the dependent records may overlap or be incorrectly set, leading to issues when the system tries to delimit (end) a record.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: There might be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the system that affect how dependent records are processed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delimiting action on the infotype.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take