How To Fix RP127 - &1 is before hiring date

RP127 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 127

• Message text: &1 is before hiring date

What causes this issue?

The date "&V1&" is before the hiring date.

System Response

This entry is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Check the date you have entered. Also check the hiring date in the
Organizational Assignment infotype (0001).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP127 - &1 is before hiring date ?

  The SAP error message "RP127 &1 is before hiring date" typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when trying to process an action (like a payroll run, time entry, or other HR-related activities) for an employee whose record is not valid for the specified date. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use is earlier than the employee's hiring date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date you are trying to use for processing is set before the employee's official hiring date.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the employee's hiring date in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to handle the specific action you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee's Hiring Date:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30).
  Verify the hiring date in the employee's infotype 0000 (Actions) or infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  If you are trying to process