How To Fix 5E168 - Overlapping of infotypes 0014, 0015 and 2001 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Overlapping of infotypes 0014, 0015 and 2001 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E168 - Overlapping of infotypes 0014, 0015 and 2001 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5E168 indicates that there is an overlapping of infotypes 0014 (Recurring Payments), 0015 (Additional Payments), and 2001 (Absences) for an employee. This error typically occurs when you are trying to enter or modify data in one of these infotypes, and the date ranges of the entries conflict with each other.
  Cause:
  The overlapping occurs when:
  
  You have existing records in infotypes 0014, 0015, or 2001 that cover the same date range as the new record you are trying to create or modify.
  The system does not allow overlapping entries for these infotypes because it can lead to inconsistencies in payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Go to the relevant infotypes (0014, 0015, and 2001) for the employee in question and check the existing records.
  Identify any overlapping date ranges.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Ranges:
  
  If you find overlapping records, you will need to either:
  
  Change the date range of the new record you are trying to create or modify so that it does not overlap with existing records.
  Modify or delete the existing records that are causing the overlap, if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit infotype records.
  You can also use PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to view existing records without making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll:
  
  If you are unsure about which records to modify or delete, consult with your HR or payroll department to ensure that you are not affecting important payroll data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to save the changes again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0014: Used for recurring payments, such as monthly allowances or deductions.
  Infotype 0015: Used for additional payments, which are typically one-time payments or bonuses.
  Infotype 2001: Used for recording absences, such as sick leave or vacation.
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always back up data or ensure you have the necessary authorizations before making changes to HR master data.
  If you frequently encounter this error, consider reviewing your data entry processes to minimize overlaps in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5E168 and successfully manage the infotype records for the employee in question.