How To Fix RPM_PERSON004 - Finish changed to 'High Date' in the HCM system

RPM_PERSON004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_PERSON - Message class for Person

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Finish changed to 'High Date' in the HCM system

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RPM_PERSON004 - Details

• The SAP error message RPM_PERSON004, which states "Finish changed to 'High Date' in the HCM system," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel actions or changes in employee data.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an inconsistency in the date fields related to personnel actions. Specifically, it indicates that the system has detected a date that is either invalid or exceeds the permissible range, leading it to automatically adjust the finish date to a "High Date" (which is often a placeholder for an indefinite future date).
  Common causes include:
  
  Invalid Date Entries: The finish date entered is earlier than the start date or is set to a date that is not valid within the system's configuration.
  Date Overlaps: There may be overlapping personnel actions that conflict with the new entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for the specified date range due