How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG035 - Start date &1 and valid employment period do not match.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_BL_MSG - Message Class for Workforce Assignment and Details

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Start date &1 and valid employment period do not match.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG035 - Start date &1 and valid employment period do not match. ?

  The SAP error message:
  WFD_BL_MSG035: Start date &1 and valid employment period do not match.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the start date entered for a workflow or personnel action does not fall within the valid employment period of the employee in the system. In other words, the date you are trying to use (e.g., for hiring, transfer, or other personnel actions) is outside the employee's recorded employment dates in SAP HR (HCM).
  For example:
  
  The start date of the action is before the employee's hiring date.
  The start date is after the employee's termination date.
  The employment period in infotype 0000 (Actions) or 0001 (Organizational Assignment) does not cover the start date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the employee's employment period:
  
  Go to transaction PA20 or PA30.
  Display infotype 0000 (Actions) and infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Verify the employment start and end dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust the start date:
  
  Ensure the start date of the workflow or personnel action falls within the valid employment period.
  If the start date is incorrect, correct it to a date within the employment period.
  
  
  
  Correct employment period if necessary:
  
  If the employment period is incorrect or incomplete, update the relevant infotypes to reflect the correct employment dates.
  For example, if the employee was hired earlier but the system shows a later date, update infotype 0000 or 0001 accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for overlapping or missing records:
  
  Sometimes, gaps or overlaps in employment records cause this error.
  Ensure there are no gaps in the employment period that conflict with the start date.
  
  
  
  Re-run the workflow or personnel action:
  
  After correcting the dates, restart the workflow or personnel action.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in Personnel Administration (PA) and Workflow scenarios where date validations are strict.
  The message text uses a placeholder &1 which will be replaced by the actual start date causing the issue.
  Employment period is primarily maintained in infotypes:
  
  0000 (Actions)
  0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  0002 (Personal Data) (for birth date, etc., but not employment period)
  
  
  Always ensure consistency between personnel actions and employment periods.
  If using custom workflows or enhancements, check date validations in the code.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Start date of action/workflow outside employee's valid employment period.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct employment period and start date in infotypes 0000 and 0001.
  
  
  Transactions
  PA20, PA30 (to check and maintain employee data)
  
  
  Related Info
  Employment period consistency is critical for personnel actions and workflows in SAP HR.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!