How To Fix W_CB422 - Employee &1 not active at start date &2 of contract in company code &3

W_CB422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Employee &1 not active at start date &2 of contract in company code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB422 - Employee &1 not active at start date &2 of contract in company code &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB422 Employee &1 not active at start date &2 of contract in company code &3
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP HR (Human Resources) or Payroll modules when you try to create or maintain a contract (e.g., an employment contract or a payroll contract) for an employee whose personnel status is not active on the start date of the contract in the specified company code.
  In other words, the system checks the employee's status on the contract start date and finds that the employee is either inactive, terminated, or not yet hired on that date. Therefore, it issues this warning to indicate a potential inconsistency.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The employee's personnel action (e.g., hiring, rehire) has not been recorded or is effective after the contract start date.
  The employee has a termination date before the contract start date.
  The contract start date is set