How To Fix PG035 - Record start date is before date of birth

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Record start date is before date of birth

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG035 - Record start date is before date of birth ?

  The SAP error message PG035, which states "Record start date is before date of birth," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee master data management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the start date of a record (such as an employment record) is set to a date that is earlier than the employee's date of birth, which is logically inconsistent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the start date of the employee record has been incorrectly entered as an earlier date than the employee's date of birth.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the system may not enforce proper validation rules, leading to incorrect data being saved.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in incorrect dates being recorded.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Dates: Check the employee's