How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT012 - Validity period of business address is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Validity period of business address is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT012 - Validity period of business address is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT012 Validity period of business address is inconsistent typically occurs in the context of employee data management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the validity period of the business address associated with an employee's record.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The validity periods of the business address may overlap with another address or record, leading to conflicts.
  Incorrect Date Entries: The start date or end date of the business address may be incorrectly entered, such as the end date being earlier than the start date.
  Missing Data: Required fields for the business address may be missing or incorrectly filled out.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the address records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Periods: Review the validity periods of the business address and ensure that they do not overlap with other addresses. Adjust the dates as necessary.
  Correct Date Entries: Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date. If the dates are incorrect, update them accordingly.
  Complete Required Fields: Verify that all required fields for the business address are filled out correctly. This includes ensuring that the address is complete and formatted correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the employee data to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing employee addresses and resolving related errors.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee records in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency related to the business address validity period in SAP.