How To Fix CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON240 - Restriction from &1 overlaps with absence from &2 in incident &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON - Incident Common Messages

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Restriction from &1 overlaps with absence from &2 in incident &3

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON240 - Restriction from &1 overlaps with absence from &2 in incident &3 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON240 indicates that there is a conflict between a restriction and an absence in the context of an incident. Specifically, it means that a restriction (such as a work limitation or a medical restriction) overlaps with an absence (such as sick leave or vacation) for a specific employee in a given incident.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An employee has a restriction that is active during the same time period as an absence.
  The system detects that the dates of the restriction and the absence overlap, which can lead to inconsistencies in managing the employee's work capabilities and attendance.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Dates: Check the start and end dates of both the restriction and the absence for the employee in question. Identify the overlapping period.
  
  
  Adjust the Records:
  
  If the restriction is valid and should remain, consider adjusting the absence dates if possible.
  Conversely, if the