How To Fix 5Y156 - The diff.(days) between the pers.act(&) is greater than the adm.range(&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 156

• Message text: The diff.(days) between the pers.act(&) is greater than the adm.range(&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y156 - The diff.(days) between the pers.act(&) is greater than the adm.range(&) ?

  The SAP error message 5Y156 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the actual days worked (pers. act) and the administrative range (adm. range) defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of time management or personnel administration, where the system is validating the number of days an employee has worked against the allowed administrative range.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Administrative Range: The actual days worked by the employee exceed the maximum allowed days defined in the administrative settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the time management or personnel administration modules.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry for the employee's time records could lead to this error.
  Changes in Policies: Changes in company policies regarding workdays or leave days that have not been updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Administrative Settings: Check the configuration settings for the administrative range in the SAP system. Ensure that the range is set correctly according to company policies.
  Validate Time Records: Review the employee's time records to ensure that the actual days worked are accurately recorded. Correct any discrepancies found.
  Adjust Configuration: If the administrative range needs to be adjusted to accommodate the actual days worked, update the configuration accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on how to adjust the settings or resolve the error.
  Training and Awareness: Ensure that employees responsible for entering time data are trained on the correct procedures to avoid data entry errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to review and correct employee time data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.