How To Fix REBDOC002 - New validity period is not within existing vacancy period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDOC - Occupancy

• Message number: 002

• Message text: New validity period is not within existing vacancy period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDOC002 - New validity period is not within existing vacancy period ?

  The SAP error message REBDOC002, which states "New validity period is not within existing vacancy period," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when trying to change or create a validity period for a position or vacancy that does not align with the existing vacancy period.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Dates: The new validity period you are trying to set does not fall within the existing vacancy period. For example, if the existing vacancy is from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and you are trying to set a new validity period from December 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the dates entered, such as typos or incorrect date formats.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations or rules that enforce strict adherence to validity