How To Fix 1M143 - Time period duplicate output: &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Time period duplicate output: &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M143 - Time period duplicate output: &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1M143 ("Time period duplicate output: &1 to &2") typically occurs in the context of time evaluation or payroll processing. This error indicates that there are overlapping or duplicate time periods in the data being processed, which can lead to inconsistencies in payroll calculations or time evaluations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Duplicate Time Entries: There are multiple entries for the same employee for overlapping time periods. For example, if an employee has two time records for the same date range, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Time Evaluation Configuration: The configuration settings for time evaluation may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the time data.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to duplicate records being created unintentionally.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Records:
  
  Go to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT 2001 for Absences, IT 2002 for Attendances) and review