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

5G159 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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