How To Fix PBAS_0712012 - Change was rejected or set to earliest possible date

PBAS_0712012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PBAS_0712 - HR: Master Data, Infotype 0712 (Main Personnel Assignment)

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Change was rejected or set to earliest possible date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PBAS_0712012 - Change was rejected or set to earliest possible date ?

  The SAP error message PBAS_0712012, which states "Change was rejected or set to earliest possible date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or time management when trying to make changes to employee data, such as infotypes or time records. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Date Constraints: The change you are trying to make may be outside the permissible date range. For example, if you are trying to backdate a change that is not allowed by the system configuration.
  
  
  Locking Issues: The record you are trying to change may be locked by another user or process, preventing you from making the desired changes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specific infotype or record.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to specific infotypes or data based on