How To Fix RETJP014 - Enter the acquisition date in Infotype 0140

RETJP014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETJP - Error Messages for Retirement and Rehirement

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Enter the acquisition date in Infotype 0140

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETJP014 - Enter the acquisition date in Infotype 0140 ?

  The SAP error message RETJP014, which states "Enter the acquisition date in Infotype 0140," typically occurs in the context of managing employee data related to retirement and pension plans. Infotype 0140 is used to store information about the acquisition of pension rights or benefits.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to save or process data in Infotype 0140 without providing a required field, specifically the acquisition date. This date is crucial as it indicates when the employee acquired certain pension rights or benefits, and it is necessary for the system to perform calculations or validations related to retirement benefits.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the acquisition date is entered in Infotype 0140. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Data: Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data) and enter the employee's personnel number.
  
  
  Select Infotype 0140: Navigate to Infotype 0140 (Pension