How To Fix RP402 - Validity end date set to end of period (T539R)

RP402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Validity end date set to end of period (T539R)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP402 - Validity end date set to end of period (T539R) ?

  The SAP error message RP402, which states "Validity end date set to end of period (T539R)," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there is an issue with the validity dates of certain infotypes or records in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  Invalid Date Configuration: The validity end date for a specific infotype (like pay scale, wage type, etc.) is set incorrectly, often to a date that does not align with the expected end of the period.
  Period Control Settings: The system is trying to process a record that has a validity end date that does not conform to the defined period control settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors where the end date is set incorrectly or not updated as per the business requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RP402 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the relevant infotype (e.g.,