How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT026 - Validity period of Employment is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Validity period of Employment is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT026 - Validity period of Employment is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_INT026 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the validity period of an employee's employment data. This error typically arises in the context of employee master data management, particularly when dealing with employment records in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: The employment records for the employee may have overlapping validity periods, which can occur if multiple records are created for the same employee without proper end dates.
  
  
  Incorrect Date Entries: There may be incorrect or missing start and end dates in the employee's employment records.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the validity periods due to data mapping errors.
  
  
  Changes in Employment Status: Changes in the employee's status (e.g., from active to inactive) may not have been properly reflected in the validity periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employment Records: Review the employee's employment records in the SAP system. Look for overlapping validity periods or incorrect date entries.
  
  
  Correct Dates: If you find any overlapping records, adjust the validity periods to ensure that they do not overlap. Make sure that the start and end dates are correctly set.
  
  
  Delete or Archive Old Records: If there are old or unnecessary records that are causing the inconsistency, consider deleting or archiving them, ensuring that you maintain compliance with data retention policies.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the employee data to identify any other potential issues that may not be immediately visible.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific patches or updates that address known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and edit employee records in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency in the validity period of the employee's employment data.