How To Fix RP516 - Approval date &1 comes after start date &2

RP516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Approval date &1 comes after start date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP516 - Approval date &1 comes after start date &2 ?

  The SAP error message RP516, which states "Approval date &1 comes after start date &2," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there is a discrepancy between the approval date of a certain action (like a change in employee status, salary, etc.) and the start date of that action.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the approval date (the date when a change is approved) is set to a date that is later than the start date (the date when the change is supposed to take effect). This situation is logically inconsistent because an approval cannot occur after the effective date of the change.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the approval date and the start date in the relevant infotype (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment, etc.). Ensure that the approval date is not later than the start date.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the