How To Fix PBAS_SERVICE011 - Start date &1& is invalid: It would cause a gap

PBAS_SERVICE011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PBAS_SERVICE - HR Master Data: Service Functions

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Start date &1& is invalid: It would cause a gap

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a data record with the key &V2& and start date
&V1&. Inserting this record would cause a gap between it and the record
before it. Since the infotype &V3& has the time constraint "1", gaps
are not permitted.

System Response

The system did not create the record.

How to fix this error?

Create a record that does not cause any of the gaps described.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PBAS_SERVICE011 - Start date &1& is invalid: It would cause a gap ?

  The SAP error message PBAS_SERVICE011 indicates that there is an issue with the start date specified for a service or a process in the system. The message states that the start date is invalid and would cause a gap, which typically means that the date does not align correctly with the expected timeline of events or records in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Format: The date may not be in the correct format expected by the system.
  Date Out of Range: The specified start date may fall outside the permissible range for the data or process being executed.
  Overlap with Existing Records: The start date may overlap with existing records, causing a conflict.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the valid date ranges for certain processes.
  Missing Data: Related data that should be present for the specified date may be missing, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Format: Ensure that the date