How To Fix RP411 - Start date of absence is after minimum acc. to table T554M

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Start date of absence is after minimum acc. to table T554M

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP411 - Start date of absence is after minimum acc. to table T554M ?

  The SAP error message RP411 indicates that the start date of an absence is set after the minimum date allowed according to the configuration in table T554M. This typically occurs when an employee's absence record is being processed, and the start date of the absence does not comply with the defined rules in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration in T554M: The table T554M contains configuration settings for absence types, including the minimum and maximum dates for absences. If the start date of the absence being entered is later than the minimum date specified in this table, the error will occur.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect start date for the absence.
  Absence Type Restrictions: Certain absence types may have specific restrictions regarding the dates that can be entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T554M:
  
  Access transaction code SE11 or SE16N to view the contents of table T554M.
  Look for the absence type in question and check the "Minimum Date" field. This will show you the earliest date that can be used for that absence type.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Absence Start Date:
  
  If the start date of the absence is indeed after the minimum date specified in T554M, you will need to adjust the start date to a valid date that complies with the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Absence Type Configuration:
  
  If necessary, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review the settings for the absence type in question. They may need to adjust the minimum date if the current configuration does not meet business requirements.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users entering absence records are trained on the correct procedures and understand the implications of the dates they are entering.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view table definitions.
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to enter or modify absence records.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes may provide additional insights into specific absence types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and adjusting the dates, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RP411 error and successfully process the absence record.