How To Fix 53157 - Time interval from &1 to &2 cannot be created for employee &3

53157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Time interval from &1 to &2 cannot be created for employee &3

What causes this issue?

The time period from &v1& to &v2& specifies that employee &v3& belongs
to group &v4&. This time period does not fall within the validity
period defined for the group.

System Response

The time period cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53157 - Time interval from &1 to &2 cannot be created for employee &3 ?

  The SAP error message 53157, which states "Time interval from &1 to &2 cannot be created for employee &3," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with creating a time interval for a specific employee, often due to conflicts or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Overlapping Time Intervals: The time interval you are trying to create overlaps with an existing time interval for the same employee.
  Invalid Time Entry: The start and end times may not be valid (e.g., the end time is before the start time).
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for time entries (e.g., inactive, on leave).
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the employee (such as work schedule, absence types, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or