How To Fix RP101 - Record starts before birth: & < &

RP101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Record starts before birth: & < &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP101 - Record starts before birth: & < & ?

  The SAP error message "RP101 Record starts before birth: & < &" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an issue with the validity period of an employee's data. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a record that has a start date that is earlier than the employee's birth date, which is logically inconsistent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entries: The employee's birth date is set incorrectly in the system, or the payroll record has a start date that is earlier than the birth date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the dates.
  Master Data Errors: Errors in the employee master data, such as incorrect date of birth or incorrect start date for employment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) and verify the birth date and the