How To Fix RP850 - Validity period must be within one calendar year

RP850 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Validity period must be within one calendar year

What causes this issue?

The infotype validity period exceeds one calendar year (January 1 to
December 31).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that both the start and end dates of the infotype record are
in the same calendar year.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP850 - Validity period must be within one calendar year ?

  The SAP error message RP850, which states "Validity period must be within one calendar year," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when managing employee data in SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that the validity period for a specific data entry (such as a wage type, infotype, or other time-related data) exceeds the allowed range of one calendar year.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The validity dates entered for a specific infotype or wage type may have been set incorrectly, extending beyond the one-year limit.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to restrict certain entries to a maximum validity period of one year, and the data being processed does not comply with this rule.
  Historical Data: If you are trying to enter historical data that spans more than one year, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates for the infotype or wage type in question. Ensure that