How To Fix 72291 - No overlapping entries found

72291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No overlapping entries found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72291 - No overlapping entries found ?

  The SAP error message "72291 No overlapping entries found" typically occurs in the context of managing time data, such as when working with time evaluation or time management functionalities. This error indicates that the system could not find any overlapping time entries for the specified criteria, which may be necessary for processing or validation.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Overlapping Time Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the system is looking for time entries that overlap with a specified time period, but none exist.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the query or transaction may not match any existing time entries.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the data entry, such as incorrect employee IDs, dates, or other parameters.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of time management settings in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Entries: Verify that there are indeed time entries for the employee and the specified date range.