How To Fix 5R230 - The current scheme-plan mapping overlaps the mapping of &1 and plan &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 230

• Message text: The current scheme-plan mapping overlaps the mapping of &1 and plan &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R230 - The current scheme-plan mapping overlaps the mapping of &1 and plan &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5R230 indicates that there is an overlap in the scheme-plan mapping for a specific plan in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with compensation or benefits planning.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a mapping between a scheme and a plan, but the mapping you are trying to create overlaps with an existing mapping. This can happen if:
  
  The same scheme is already mapped to another plan for the same period.
  There are conflicting time frames for the mappings of the schemes and plans.
  The configuration settings for the plans and schemes are not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Mappings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the existing scheme-plan mappings.
  Identify the existing mapping for the scheme and plan mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Frames:
  
  Ensure that the time frames for the mappings do not overlap. If they do, you may need to adjust the start and end dates of the existing mappings or the new mapping you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Conflicting Mappings:
  
  If the existing mapping is no longer needed, consider deleting it.
  Alternatively, modify the existing mapping to avoid the overlap.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to scheme-plan mapping to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or other relevant transactions to view and manage scheme-plan mappings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HCM documentation for detailed information on managing compensation and benefits plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5R230 error message in your SAP system.