How To Fix RP738 - Entry date in company code/personnel area is before date of birth

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Entry date in company code/personnel area is before date of birth

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP738 - Entry date in company code/personnel area is before date of birth ?

  The SAP error message RP738 indicates that there is an issue with the entry date in the system being earlier than the employee's date of birth. This typically occurs during the processing of personnel actions, such as hiring or updating employee records.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the entry date (the date when the employee is officially recorded in the system) is set to a date that is earlier than the employee's date of birth. This is logically inconsistent, as an employee cannot be entered into the system before they were born.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify the employee's date of birth in the system. Ensure that it is correctly entered and reflects the actual date of birth.
  
  
  Check Entry Date: Review the entry date that is being used in the personnel action. Make sure that it is set to a date that is on or after the employee's date of birth.
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If the entry date is incorrect, update it to a valid date. If the date of birth is incorrect, correct it to reflect the accurate date.
  
  
  Reprocess the Action: After making the necessary corrections, attempt to reprocess the personnel action that triggered the error.
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT: If you are unsure about the correct dates or if the issue persists, consult with your HR department or IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee data in the SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling personnel actions and managing employee data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RP738 error and successfully process the personnel action.