How To Fix FASTEDM038 - Time stamp &1 cannot be rounded to the next interval limit

FASTEDM038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FASTEDM -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Time stamp &1 cannot be rounded to the next interval limit

What causes this issue?

The time stamp &v1& cannot be rounded suitably for the interval length
of &v2& minutes.
Technical restrictions mean that the next interval limit cannot be
processed.

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

<ZH>Example:</>
31.12.9999 at 23:56: In an interval length of 15 minutes, the next
suitable interval length would be 01.01.in the year 10000 at 0:00
(previous interval limit would be 31.12.9999 at 23:45). You cannot use
the year 10000 due to technical limitations.

System Response

Since this involves an overrun, the system terminates the current
process.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FASTEDM038 - Time stamp &1 cannot be rounded to the next interval limit ?

  The SAP error message FASTEDM038 indicates that a timestamp cannot be rounded to the next interval limit. This typically occurs in the context of time management or data processing where timestamps are expected to conform to specific intervals (e.g., hourly, daily).
  
  Cause:
  
  Interval Configuration: The system is configured to round timestamps to specific intervals (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour), and the provided timestamp does not align with these intervals.
  Data Entry Error: The timestamp being processed may have been entered incorrectly or may not conform to the expected format.
  System Settings: The settings in the time management or data processing module may not be correctly configured to handle the timestamps being input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Timestamp Format: Ensure that the timestamp being processed is in the correct format and aligns with the expected intervals.
  Adjust Interval Settings: Review the configuration settings for time intervals in the relevant SAP module (e.g., Time Management, HR) and adjust them if