How To Fix CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON229 - Absences/restrictions with earlier start date exist

CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON - Incident Common Messages

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Absences/restrictions with earlier start date exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON229 - Absences/restrictions with earlier start date exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON229 indicates that there are existing absences or restrictions for an employee that have an earlier start date than the one you are trying to enter. This typically occurs in the context of managing employee health and safety data, particularly when trying to record new absences or restrictions that overlap with existing ones.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Dates: The new absence or restriction you are trying to enter has a start date that is earlier than an existing absence or restriction for the same employee.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent overlapping entries that could lead to inconsistencies in employee records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing absences or restrictions for the employee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Absences, Restrictions) in the SAP system.
  Adjust Dates: If the new absence or restriction is valid, consider adjusting its start date to ensure