How To Fix WFD_BL_MSG037 - The end 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: 037

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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_BL_MSG037 - The end date &1 and valid employment period do not match. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WFD_BL_MSG037
  
  Text: The end date &1 and valid employment period do not match.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow or Personnel Administration when there is a mismatch between the end date entered for a particular action (such as a contract end date, leave end date, or employment end date) and the valid employment period recorded in the system for the employee.
  Specifically, the system checks if the end date you are trying to enter or process falls within the employee's valid employment period. If the end date is outside the employment period (e.g., after the employee's contract has ended or before it started), the system throws this error.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Entering a leave or absence end date that is beyond the employee's contract end date.  
  Trying to create or change a workflow or HR action with dates that do not align with the employee's active employment period.  
  Mismatch between personnel actions and the employee's hiring/termination dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employment Period:
  
  Verify the employee's valid employment period in infotype 0000 (Actions) or 0001 (Organizational Assignment). Confirm the start and end dates of the employment.
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  Ensure that the end date you are entering for the workflow or HR action falls within the employee's valid employment period.  
  
  If the end date is after the employment end date, either correct the end date or update the employment period if appropriate.  
  If the employment period is incorrect or incomplete, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Related Infotypes:
  
  Check related infotypes such as:  
  
  0000 (Actions)  
  0001 (Organizational Assignment)  
  0007 (Planned Working Time)  
  2001 (Absences)
  
  Make sure the dates are consistent and valid.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs during workflow processing, verify that the workflow container dates and the employee's employment dates are consistent.
  
  
  Reprocess or Restart Workflow:
  
  After correcting the dates, reprocess the workflow or HR action.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0000 (Actions): Contains the employment start and end dates.  
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment): Contains the organizational assignment and validity period.  
  Personnel Actions: Hiring, termination, contract extensions affect employment period.  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WFD_BL_MSG037 for specific system versions or patches.  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)  
  PFTC (Workflow Template Maintenance)  
  SWI1 (Workflow Log)  
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WFD_BL_MSG037 indicates a date mismatch between the end date entered and the employee's valid employment period. To resolve it, verify and correct the employment period and ensure all related dates fall within this period.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.