How To Fix 53516 - Time event on &2 &3 already exists for personnel number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Time event on &2 &3 already exists for personnel number &1

What causes this issue?

Another time event already exists for employee &V1& on &V2& at &V3&.

System Response

The current time event will not be processed.

How to fix this error?

Change the time.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53516 - Time event on &2 &3 already exists for personnel number &1 ?

  The SAP error message 53516, which states "Time event on &2 &3 already exists for personnel number &1," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a time event (such as a time entry or absence) for a personnel number that already has an existing time event for the specified date and type.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Time Event: The most common cause of this error is that there is already a time event recorded for the specified personnel number on the given date and event type (e.g., absence, attendance).
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to an attempt to create a time event that overlaps with an existing one.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may not allow overlapping time events for the same personnel number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Time Events: 
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PT50 (Time Evaluation) to check if there is already a time event for the specified personnel number on the given date.
  Review the time management infotypes (e.g., IT2001 for Absences, IT2002 for Attendances) to identify any existing entries.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Events:
  
  If a duplicate time event is found, you may need to modify or delete the existing entry before creating a new one.
  Ensure that the new time event does not overlap with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Time Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your HR or time management team to ensure that the changes you make comply with company policies.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Review:
  
  If this error occurs frequently and is not due to user error, it may be necessary to review the system configuration settings related to time management to ensure they align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PT50, and PT60 (Time Evaluation).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes for time management, such as IT2001 (Absences), IT2002 (Attendances), and IT2003 (Substitutions).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP training materials for more detailed information on handling time events and related errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that time events are recorded accurately in the SAP system.