How To Fix PA102 - Record with priority & and valid from & to & will be delimited at start

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Record with priority & and valid from & to & will be delimited at start

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA102 - Record with priority & and valid from & to & will be delimited at start ?

  The SAP error message PA102 indicates that there is an issue with a personnel record in the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically related to the validity of a record. The message typically means that a record with a certain priority and validity period is being delimited (i.e., marked as no longer valid) at the start of a new period, which can lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The record you are trying to create or modify has a validity period that overlaps with an existing record. This can happen if you are trying to enter a new record that starts before the existing record ends.
  Incorrect Priority: The priority assigned to the record may not be appropriate, leading to conflicts with existing records.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the dates or other fields that are causing the system to interpret the records as conflicting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review