How To Fix PN106 - Specified date status is incorrect

PN106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Specified date status is incorrect

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a date status between <ZH> 0</> and <ZH>6</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN106 - Specified date status is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message PN106, which states "Specified date status is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of personnel management or time management modules when there is an issue with the date status of a personnel action or time entry. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Status: The date status being used in the transaction does not match the expected status in the system. This could be due to a mismatch in the date range or the status of the employee's record.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the date fields or incorrect date formats being used.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for date statuses may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Employee Status: The employee's status (e.g., active, inactive, on leave) may not allow for the specified date to be processed.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If the error occurs during