How To Fix RP739 - Contract end date is before date of birth

RP739 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 739

• Message text: Contract end date is before date of birth

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP739 - Contract end date is before date of birth ?

  The SAP error message RP739, which states "Contract end date is before date of birth," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is a logical inconsistency in the employee's data, specifically regarding the contract end date and the employee's date of birth.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The contract end date for an employee has been entered incorrectly and is set to a date that is earlier than the employee's date of birth.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the employee's contract or employment details in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the transfer that resulted in incorrect dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: 
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction PA30).
  Verify the date of birth and the contract end date.
  Ensure that the contract end