How To Fix PA146 - Please enter valid start and end date

PA146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Please enter valid start and end date

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PA146 - Details

• The SAP error message PA146 ("Please enter valid start and end date") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when the system detects that the dates entered for a specific action (such as a personnel action, time entry, or other date-related transactions) are invalid or inconsistent.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The dates may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Logical Errors: The start date may be later than the end date, or the dates may fall outside of permissible ranges (e.g., before the employee's hire date or after their termination date).
  Missing Dates: One or both of the date fields may be left blank.
  Date Overlap: The dates entered may overlap with existing records or actions that are not allowed to overlap.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain date ranges for specific actions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the dates are