How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL002 - Inconsistent object or relation validities for employee

/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Inconsistent object or relation validities for employee

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/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL002 - Details

• The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_BL002 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the validity periods of objects or relationships associated with an employee in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of Human Capital Management (HCM) when there are overlapping or conflicting validity dates for employee-related data.
  Causes:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: There may be multiple records for the same employee with overlapping validity periods, which can lead to confusion in the system.
  Missing Validity Dates: Some records may not have defined validity dates, causing inconsistencies when the system tries to process them.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect validity periods being set for employee records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may not have been properly validated, leading to inconsistencies.
  Changes in Employee Status: Changes in employment status (e.g., hiring, termination, or changes in roles) that are not properly reflected in the system