How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT009 - Validity period of OriginalSystemInformation is inconsistent

/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Validity period of OriginalSystemInformation is inconsistent

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/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT009 - Details

• The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT009 Validity period of OriginalSystemInformation is inconsistent typically occurs in the context of employee data integration or data migration processes, particularly when dealing with the Employee Central or Human Capital Management (HCM) modules. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the validity period of the OriginalSystemInformation data, which is crucial for ensuring that employee records are accurately maintained and synchronized across systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Dates: The validity period (start and end dates) for the OriginalSystemInformation may not align correctly. For example, the end date may be earlier than the start date, or there may be overlapping validity periods for the same employee.
  Missing Data: Required fields for the OriginalSystemInformation may be missing or incorrectly populated, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be discrepancies in how the validity periods were defined or transferred.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings