How To Fix P10002 - Start and end dates must be in the same year

P10002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P10 - HR Work Management IDOCs Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Start and end dates must be in the same year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P10002 - Start and end dates must be in the same year ?

  The SAP error message P10002, which states "Start and end dates must be in the same year," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when trying to create or modify records that involve date ranges, such as infotypes or time evaluations.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the start date and end date of a record (like a contract, leave request, or any time-related entry) span across two different calendar years. For example, if you attempt to enter a date range from December 15, 2022, to January 10, 2023, the system will trigger this error because the dates are not within the same year.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that both the start date and end date fall within the same calendar year. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the start and end dates you have entered. Make sure they are both in the