How To Fix PA076 - Date may not come before the initial entry date (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Date may not come before the initial entry date (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA076 - Date may not come before the initial entry date (&) ?

  The SAP error message PA076 ("Date may not come before the initial entry date (&)") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when you are trying to enter a date that is earlier than the initial entry date for a specific employee or personnel record. This initial entry date is often set when the employee's record is created and serves as a reference point for various actions, such as hiring, changes in employment status, or time recording.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Entry: You are attempting to enter a date (e.g., start date, end date, or any other relevant date) that is earlier than the initial entry date set for the employee's record.
  Incorrect Data: There may be a misunderstanding of the timeline of events or incorrect data entry.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to enforce strict date validation rules that prevent any entries before the initial entry date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Initial Entry