How To Fix 5G159 - Record overlaps with an existing SSP/SMP exclusion record of same type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Record overlaps with an existing SSP/SMP exclusion record of same type &

What causes this issue?

The record you are trying to create overlaps with an <LS>SSP/SMP
Exclusions</> record that has already been created for this person with
the same exclusion reason &V1&. A person cannot have more than one
<LS>SSP/SMP Exclusions</> record with the same exclusion reason for the
same period of time.

System Response

You cannot create the record.

How to fix this error?

Amend the employee's original <LS>SSP/SMP Exclusions</> record
appropriately.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G159 - Record overlaps with an existing SSP/SMP exclusion record of same type & ?

  The SAP error message 5G159 indicates that there is a conflict with an existing exclusion record in the system. Specifically, it means that the record you are trying to create overlaps with an existing SSP (Statutory Sick Pay) or SMP (Statutory Maternity Pay) exclusion record of the same type. This typically occurs in payroll processing when there are overlapping dates or conditions that do not allow for the new record to be created.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Dates: The new exclusion record you are trying to enter has start and/or end dates that overlap with an existing record.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be an attempt to create a duplicate exclusion record for the same employee and the same type of exclusion.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There might be a mistake in the data entry, such as incorrect dates or employee identifiers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing SSP/SMP exclusion records for the employee in question. Look for any records that have overlapping dates with the new record you are trying to create.
  Adjust Dates: If you find an overlapping record, you may need to adjust the dates of either the existing record or the new record to ensure they do not overlap.
  Delete or Modify Existing Records: If the existing record is no longer valid, consider deleting or modifying it to resolve the conflict.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's payroll guidelines to ensure you are following the correct procedures for entering exclusion records.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a payroll specialist for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes used for managing SSP/SMP records, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll processing).
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the payroll run to confirm that the error has been resolved and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.