How To Fix /ISDFPS/OM503 - Planned delimitation oper. must not be before the start of infotype rec.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/OM -

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Planned delimitation oper. must not be before the start of infotype rec.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/OM503 - Planned delimitation oper. must not be before the start of infotype rec. ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/OM503 Planned delimitation oper. must not be before the start of infotype rec. typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes related to personnel administration or organizational management.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a record in an infotype (such as an employee's position, job, or other organizational data) with a planned delimitation operation (like a change in position or job) that is set to occur before the start date of the infotype record. In other words, the system is trying to apply a change that is not valid because it precedes the effective date of the record it is trying to modify.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the effective dates of the infotype records involved. Ensure that the planned delimitation operation's date is on or after the start date of the infotype record.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If necessary, adjust the planned delimitation operation date to be equal to or later than the start date of the infotype record.
  
  
  Review Change Requests: If this error arises during a mass change or batch processing, ensure that the changes being applied are logically sequenced and that no changes are being applied retroactively.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the specific infotype or the planned delimitation operation, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HCM functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees or organizational units. Each infotype has a validity period defined by start and end dates.
  Delimitation: Delimitation refers to the process of marking the end of a record's validity period in SAP. This is often done when an employee changes positions, leaves the company, or when an organizational structure changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.