How To Fix CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON213 - Absence from &1 overlaps with existing HR absence from &2 to &3 (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON - Incident Common Messages

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Absence from &1 overlaps with existing HR absence from &2 to &3 (&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON213 - Absence from &1 overlaps with existing HR absence from &2 to &3 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON213 indicates that there is a conflict with an absence entry in the system. Specifically, it means that the absence you are trying to enter overlaps with an existing HR absence record. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  
  Cause: The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify an absence record that overlaps with another absence already recorded in the system. The placeholders (&1, &2, &3, &4) represent specific dates and possibly the type of absence that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Absences: Review the existing absence records for the employee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant HR module and checking the absence types and dates.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If the new absence you are trying to enter overlaps with an existing one, you will need to either adjust the start and/or end dates of the new absence or the existing absence to eliminate the overlap.
  
  
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about how to proceed, it may be helpful to consult with your HR department or the person responsible for managing employee absences. They can provide guidance on how to handle the situation according to company policy.
  
  
  Use Absence Types Correctly: Ensure that you are using the correct absence type for the new entry. Sometimes, different types of absences may have specific rules regarding overlaps.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and manage absence records.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing absences and understanding the rules around them.
  
  
  Customizing Settings: If you have access to system configuration, check the customizing settings for absence management to see if there are specific rules set up that might be causing this error.
  
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the absence records in SAP.