How To Fix FASTEDM021 - Time &1 is not a suitable start time for an interval period

FASTEDM021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FASTEDM -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Time &1 is not a suitable start time for an interval period

What causes this issue?

Time &V1& is not a valid start time for the description of a profile
value for a profile with <DS:DE.INTSIZEID>Interval Length ID</> &v2&.
<ZH>Example</>: For 15 minute profiles, the intervals start at
00:00:00, 00:15:00 and so on, up to and including 23:45:00.
This error can occur if you change the allocation of the profile to the
register to a time that does not match the pattern of the interval
length.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the profile allocation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FASTEDM021 - Time &1 is not a suitable start time for an interval period ?

  The SAP error message FASTEDM021 indicates that the specified time for an interval period is not suitable. This error typically arises in the context of time management or scheduling within SAP, particularly when dealing with time intervals for processes such as time evaluation, payroll, or other time-related functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Time Format: The time specified may not conform to the expected format or may be outside the acceptable range.
  Overlap with Existing Intervals: The specified start time may overlap with existing time intervals, making it impossible to create a new interval.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the allowable time intervals.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in data entry, such as entering a time that is not logical (e.g., a start time that is later than an end time).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FASTEDM021 error, consider the following steps:
  
  Check Time Format: Ensure that the time