How To Fix 53099 - Interval cannot be changed due to existing time tickets

53099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Interval cannot be changed due to existing time tickets

What causes this issue?

You want to change the group membership period for an employee. The
previous period cannot be changed because time tickets have been
recorded for this period.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

53099 - Details

• The SAP error message 53099, which states "Interval cannot be changed due to existing time tickets," typically occurs in the context of time management or time recording in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with time evaluation or time management infotypes.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to change the validity period (interval) of a time management record (such as a time evaluation record or a time ticket) that has already been created for a specific period. The system prevents changes to the interval because there are existing time tickets (or records) that fall within the interval you are trying to modify. This is a safeguard to maintain data integrity and ensure that time records are consistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Time Tickets: Review the existing time tickets or records that are causing the conflict. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g.,