How To Fix PLA604 - Employee is active after Termination date &1 ( action forgotten ? )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLA - Message class for Payroll LAtinamerica

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Employee is active after Termination date &1 ( action forgotten ? )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLA604 - Employee is active after Termination date &1 ( action forgotten ? ) ?

  The SAP error message PLA604 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the employee's status in the system. Specifically, it means that the employee is marked as active in the system even after their termination date. This typically occurs when a termination action has not been properly processed or recorded in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Forgotten Termination Action: The most common cause is that the termination action for the employee was not executed correctly or was missed entirely.
  Incorrect Date Entry: There may be an error in the termination date entered, or the employee's status was not updated after the termination.
  Pending Actions: There might be other pending actions that need to be completed before the termination can be finalized.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as overlapping employment records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's current status in the system. You can do this by checking the infotype records (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0002) to see if the termination action was recorded.
  Process Termination Action: If the termination action was forgotten, you need to process it. This can be done through the appropriate transaction code (e.g., PA40 for personnel actions) to terminate the employee correctly.
  Correct Dates: Ensure that the termination date is correctly entered and that there are no discrepancies in the employment records.
  Review Pending Actions: Check if there are any other pending actions that need to be completed before the termination can be finalized.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the process or if there are complications, consult with your HR department or SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA40 (Personnel Actions), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes related to employee status, such as:
  
  IT0000 (Actions)
  IT0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  IT0002 (Personal Data)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or documentation related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform personnel actions in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PLA604 error and ensure that the employee's status is accurately reflected in the system.