How To Fix P05FBN_EN202 - Cannot save record, start date of infotype 0897 record after its end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P05FBN_EN - Messages for Flexible Benefits (NL)

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Cannot save record, start date of infotype 0897 record after its end date

What causes this issue?

You want to save a <ZK>Flexible Benefits (NL)</> (<ZH>0897</>) infotype
record. However, this is not possible as the calculated start date of
the record occurs after the calculated end date.
This error is most often due to incomplete or incorrect Customizing for
Flexible Benefits.

System Response

The infotype record cannot be saved. All succeeding functions that
require the Flexible Benefits infotype, such as payroll simulation,
overview of choices and choice selection, will not work until the
infotype record can be saved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

In many cases, this error occurs when the payroll control record setting
does not correspond with the choice period. For example, the payroll
control record has a current period of 01/2010, whilst it is still
possible to make choices for the year 2009.
You can correct this error using the following options:
Check that the current period of the payroll control record lies within
or before the currently open choice period, using transaction PA03.
Check if the choice period is set correctly, using the
<DS:SIMG.FBN_NL_ADM_00>Establish Enrollment and Validity Periods</>
activity (for open enrollments) and the
<DS:SIMG.FBN_NL_ADM_02>Determine Adjustment Reasons</> activity (for
changes via events).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P05FBN_EN202 - Cannot save record, start date of infotype 0897 record after its end date ?

  The SAP error message P05FBN_EN202 indicates that there is an issue with the date configuration of an infotype record, specifically infotype 0897 (which is related to the Flexible Benefits Plan in SAP). The error message states that the start date of the record is after its end date, which is logically incorrect and prevents the record from being saved.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the start date of the infotype record is set to a date that is later than the end date. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the dates in the wrong order.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the dates to be set incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the date formats or values may not have been handled correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start and end dates of the infotype 0897 record. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  
  Navigate to the infotype record in the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Correct the dates as necessary.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry: Ensure that users are trained to enter dates correctly and that there are validation checks in place to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for infotype 0897 in the SAP system. Ensure that there are no settings that could lead to incorrect date assignments.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for infotype 0897 to understand any specific requirements or constraints related to date entries.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making corrections, attempt to save the record again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Seek Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0897: This infotype is used for managing Flexible Benefits Plans in SAP HR. Understanding its structure and requirements is crucial for proper data entry.
  Date Formats: Ensure that the date formats used in your SAP system are consistent with the expected formats to avoid confusion during data entry.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling infotype 0897.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully save the record.