How To Fix WPSOR016 - Enter a valid from date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPSOR - Order Reallocation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter a valid from date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPSOR016 - Enter a valid from date ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WPSOR016 - Enter a valid from date
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you enter an invalid or incorrect "From Date" in a transaction or screen related to SAP Payroll or Time Management. The system expects a valid date format and a logical date range (e.g., the "From Date" should not be after the "To Date" or outside allowed periods).
  Common causes include:  
  
  Entering a date in an incorrect format.  
  Entering a date that is outside the permissible period (e.g., before the employee's hiring date or after the payroll period).  
  Leaving the "From Date" field blank when it is mandatory.  
  Typing a date that does not exist (e.g., 31/02/2024).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Date Format:
  
  Ensure the date is entered in the correct format as per your SAP system settings (usually DD.MM.YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY depending on locale).
  
  
  Enter a Valid Date:
  
  Make sure the "From Date" is a valid calendar date and logically consistent with other dates (e.g., it should not be after the "To Date").
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Verify that the date falls within the employee's valid employment period (e.g., after hiring date and before termination date).
  
  
  Use the Calendar Help:
  
  Use the F4 help or calendar icon to select the date to avoid manual entry errors.
  
  
  Check Payroll Periods:
  
  Ensure the date is within the open payroll period or the period allowed for the transaction.
  
  
  Mandatory Field:
  
  If the field is mandatory, do not leave it blank.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in Payroll Processing (PY), Time Management (PT), and Personnel Administration (PA) modules when entering date ranges for reports, infotypes, or payroll runs.
  The message is triggered by standard SAP validation checks on date fields.
  If you are customizing or developing, check the date validation logic in the relevant function modules or screen validations.
  Refer to SAP Note or documentation related to the specific transaction or infotype you are working with for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  WPSOR016 means the system requires a valid "From Date." Verify the date format, ensure the date is valid and logical, and that it fits within the allowed periods for the employee and payroll processing. Use SAP's date help tools to avoid manual entry errors.