How To Fix PQ654 - The "Created on" date is earlier than the period to be appraised

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 654

• Message text: The "Created on" date is earlier than the period to be appraised

What causes this issue?

Enter a "Created on" date that falls within or after the period to be
appraised.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ654 - The "Created on" date is earlier than the period to be appraised ?

  The SAP error message PQ654, which states that "The 'Created on' date is earlier than the period to be appraised," typically occurs in the context of performance appraisals or evaluations within the SAP system. This error indicates that the date when the appraisal document was created is earlier than the defined appraisal period, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The "Created on" date of the appraisal document is set to a date that falls before the start date of the appraisal period.
  Incorrect Appraisal Period: The appraisal period may have been defined incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the creation date of the appraisal document.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual error during the creation of the appraisal document, leading to an incorrect date being set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Appraisal Period: Verify the defined appraisal period in the system. Ensure that the start date of the appraisal period is correctly set and that