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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 start date of the employment. Ensure that the birth date is correct and that the start date of the employment is not earlier than the birth date.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates: 
  
  If you find discrepancies, correct the birth date or the employment start date as necessary. Make sure that the start date is logically after the birth date.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Data: 
  
  Check the payroll data for the employee to ensure that all records are consistent and that there are no other records that might cause similar issues.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: 
  
  Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the employee data to identify any other potential issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific guidelines on handling payroll errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  PA20 (Display HR Master Data)
  PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "RP101 Record starts before birth" error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.